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Maples Teesdale LLP

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The ‘commercial and professional’ team at Maples Teesdale LLP is sought out by an assortment of global and US law firms on real estate matters. Neil Sagoo is proficient in headquarters and business-critical relocations, while Katherine Watts is seasoned in leisure and hotel acquisitions. Helen Kearns is knowledgeable of asset management and Declan Power is active in the distribution, mixed-use, office, and retail sectors. Sam Nichols thrives in transactional construction matters and Jon Blackburn is well-versed in property joint ventures. Tim Dodd joined the team from Katten in October 2022 and provides the team with thorough expertise in the hotel and hospitality sphere. Roger Thornton and Charles Elgood are also key members of the group.

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  • 'Very professional and commercial.'
  • ‘The team are a long held and trusted set of advisors who have a deeply developed understanding of our ethics and values which are key to our long standing track record of success.’

Key clients

  • Abrdn
  • CBRE Investment Management
  • City of London Corporation
  • CLS Holdings plc
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments
  • Henry Boot plc
  • JR Capital / Chancerygate
  • Legal & General Investment Management
  • Patrizia
  • Pictet
  • Yoo Capital

Work highlights

  • Acted for City Corporation on a major project in Basinghall Street in London.
  • Advised Pictet Alternative Advisors in partnership with Pinnacle Investments on their purchase of 3 built-to-rent developments.
  • Acted for the City of London Corporation on the purchase of 85 London Wall.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Roger Thornton

Roger Thornton

Maples Teesdale LLP

Roger is Head of Commercial Real Estate at Maples Teesdale and is a key member of the Offices and Retail sector teams. Roger has extensive experience in investment, sales and purchases including portfolio acquisitions and disposals, commercial property development, acting for developers and landowners and commercial property asset management, including new lettings, lease renewals and lease regearings.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Declan Power

Other key lawyers

Neil Sagoo, Katherine Watts, Helen Kearns, Sam Nichols, Tim Dodd, Roger Thornton, Charles Elgood, Adam Bernstein, Ed Bird, Mark Harryman, Charles Elgood, Martin Smith