A&O Shearman covers a broad range of development matters in traditional and alternative spaces, but is particularly strong in matters pertaining to offices and their related construction, planning, letting and financing issues. The firm also sees regular instructions in the logistics and energy space and often advises clients on redevelopments of brownfield sites. The practice is led by Christopher Woolf, who advises private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and public bodies frequently. Nick Saner is central to the firm’s strength in primary offices, whilst Hayden Cameron is well-versed in cross-border matters. Emma Willoughby is another key name with a broad range of asset classes experience.
Testimonials
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- 'Nick Saner provides commerciality and creativity.'
Key clients
- Quadrant Estates
- Supermarket Income REIT
Work highlights
- Acted on the acquisition and redevelopment of the building known as Panorama St Paul's and the subsequent letting on a full pre-let basis of it to HSBC Plc for use as HSBC’s new global headquarters.