Steptoe UK LLP is experienced in a range of development sectors including, healthcare, senior living, logistics and mixed-use. The firm frequently advises on site acquisition, construction and planning aspects of its clients’ projects. Matthew Farmer leads the practice, focusing on logistics schemes. Simon Collis is a key name, often instructed by national and international clients. Andrew Miles advises on the entire life cycle of development projects. Samuel Kelly left the practice in December 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An experienced and accurate partner led service provided efficiently and immediately.’

  • ‘Simon Collis contributes a thoroughly commercial analysis to all facets of a transaction to accompany his technical legal advice.’

  • ‘Expert knowledge.’

  • ‘Reliable; professional; responsive.'

Key clients

  • Equinix, Inc.
  • Yoo Capital Limited
  • Avara Foods Limited
  • Faccenda Investments Limited
  • Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
  • Medici Group
  • Audley Group Limited
  • Banbury Road Projects LLP
  • Albion Land Limited
  • Harwin PLC
  • Royalton Group Holdings Limited
  • The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
  • Pulsant Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for Yoo Capital’s SPV, Coln Park LLP, in relation to the residential development and sale of luxury houses at a scheme called ‘Lakes by Yoo’ in the Cotswolds.
  • Acting for Medici Group on an ongoing acquisition to acquire an existing block in Westminster for complete redevelopment into a mixed use high rise incorporating ground floor commercial spaces with upper levels of high medical dependency care.
  • Acting for Audley Group Limited in relation to its acquisition of a site in Lingfield for the development of a retirement village, consisting of 152 apartments with health and wellness facilities.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Farmer

Other key lawyers

Simon Collis, Andrew Miles, Jasvinder Sahotay, Catherine Nassif