Dentons has a broad experience of asset class developments, including logistics, office, life science, industrial and retail. Within the residential sector, the firm is particularly adept at handling build-to-rent and senior living projects. Rob Thompson leads the team, and is active advising property companies, private equity houses, real estate funds and family offices. Two names central to the practice are Simon Masri and Laura Gowing, who specialise in the hotels and leisure sectors. Andrew Henderson is a veteran at providing joint venture support.
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Key clients
- RTP Global
- Harrison Street
- Realstar
- Heitman
- Royal Mail
- John Lewis Partnership
- Taylor Wimpey
- Frasers Group Plc
- Transport for London
- Redevco
- P3 Logistics
- GIC
Work highlights
- Advising on a significant planning strategy for the redevelopment of the Marble Arch flagship department store, office and leisure building, with a new pedestrian arcade, public realm improvements and a new public square.
- Advised Arora Group on its acquisition of the former Heythorp College, a 2.7-acre site situated on Kensington Square.
- Advised leading investment manager Harrison Street on its development joint venture with NFU Mutual and Apache Capital, for the acquisition and funding of Moda Living's £302m Great Charles Street build-to-rent development in Birmingham.
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Rob Thompson