Norton Rose Fulbright is well-versed in portfolio and site acquisition support, particularly in connection with wider development project advice. The firm is particularly specialised in renewable energy asset transactions, with strength in the residential sector also. Practice head David Hawkins is an advisor to international investors on their mixed-use investments. Dan Wagerfield specialises in inward investment from Asia. Wasim Khan is an expert in Islamic finance. Charlie Pinkerton advises on healthcare and residential asset transactions. Helen Finnis and Juliette Kelly are key names.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent attention to detail and commerciality. Very good partner-led practice.’

  • ‘The team is personable and adaptable. They work with us to offer bespoke solutions rather than off the peg products.'

  • ‘Charlie Pinkerton is very personable and calm in the face of challenges thrown up in the deal process.'

  • ‘Good knowledge and commercial understanding’

  • ‘David Hawkins leads the team and has extensive experience of what is required.’

  • ‘Practical and efficient service.’

  • ‘Wasim Khan knows his stuff and is good for tricky issues.'

  • 'Juliette Kelly is very responsive to queries and adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach.’

Key clients

  • Dorrington Plc
  • European Impact Property Fund
  • St Modwen Strategic Land Limited
  • AIP Asset Management
  • Perennial Holdings
  • Terrae Novo Limited
  • RAW Charging
  • Commerz Real
  • WELPUT
  • Olympia London
  • Caleus Capital Investors
  • Ashby Capital
  • Employees Provident Fund
  • 57 Whitehall S.à.r.l.
  • DP World London Gateway
  • Europa Capital
  • Civitas Investment Management
  • RWE AG
  • British Racing Drivers Club
  • NoIvanhoé Cambridge

Work highlights

  • Advised Savills on the acquisition of a £300m student portfolio across multiple jurisdictions in one of the largest UK PBSA deals of 2023.
  • Advised on the £1.5bn investment and redevelopment of Olympia London into a major cultural and entertainment destination.
  • Advised leading impact investor Civitas Investment Management on its £200m+ investment to acquire specialist care properties from CareTech.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Hawkins

Other key lawyers

Charlie Pinkerton, Wasim Khan, Dan Wagerfield, Juliette Kelly, Helen Finnis