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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

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Housing a robust life sciences practice, the ‘highly competent’ team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is knowledgeable of joint ventures and partnership arrangements. Lee Medlock leads the real estate team and Sarah Morley often caters to headquarter moves, in addition to the rationalisation of space. Mark White is a key port of call for investors in the leisure and social care sectors and Sarah Keens' practice encompasses commercial property transactions, in addition to development projects. Robin Grove, Suzi Gatward and Alexander Gold are knowledgeable of regeneration projects, and Louise Ward is experienced in advising new market entrants into the property market, with a particular focus on the life sciences sector. Eddie Richards is adept in property finance transactions, while Cara Imbrailo is active in the life sciences, office, and retail sectors. Lynsey Inglis handles a breadth of landlord and tenant matters, and Usman Khan is routinely sought out by charity and not for profit clients.

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  • ‘The team are responsive and commercial.’

  • ‘Very dedicated to the client.’

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Key clients

  • Derwent London Limited
  • BioMed Realty, L.P
  • IQHQ, L.P
  • David Lloyd Leisure
  • Bellway Homes Limited and Redrow Homes Limited
  • Stonegate Pub Company Limited
  • EQT Exeter
  • Asda Stores
  • Topland Olympus Limited
  • Crab Hill Developments
  • Hello Fresh
  • Freddies Flowers
  • TDR Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised BioMed Realty on the JV agreement, Agreement for Lease and Lease at 960 Babraham Research Campus.
  • Advised Asda Stores Limited on the real estate elements of its landmark acquisition of the Co-operative Group’s petrol station business.
  • Advised EQT Exeter on the letting of a large distribution unit in Bridgwater to EDF to assist them in facilitating their Hinkley Point nuclear site.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lee Medlock

Other key lawyers

Sarah Morley, Mark White, Sarah Keens, Robin Grove, Suzi Gatward, Alexander Gold, Louise Ward, Eddie Richards, Cara Imbrailo, Lynsey Inglis, Usman Khan