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Gowling WLG

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With notable strength in industrial, mixed-use, regeneration and retail development schemes, the full-service real estate team at Gowling WLG excels in the energy sector.  The practice is also entrusted by occupiers, property REITS and regeneration authorities with the buying and selling, management and letting of assets. Chris Hunt oversees the real estate department and is proficient in office headquarter acquisitions and disposals, the real estate aspects of corporate M&A and retail expansion programmes. Head of the corporate occupier group Helen Emmerson caters to life science labs, retail, and supermarket leasing mandates, and Felicity Lindsay is well-versed in direct and indirect office investment transactions, as well as office developments and lettings. Kay Desai advises corporate occupiers in the retail and leisure sectors, while Nick Mumby is a key contact for debt-funds, family run developers and international private equity firms. Kate Cunningham advises private and public sector clients on mixed-use and transport-oriented regeneration projects and Dan Gwilliam is seasoned in advising institutional investors.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The Gowling team operate as a cohesive team drawing on specialisms as and when required.'
  • 'Felicity Lindsay is commercially minded and practical.'

Key clients

  • Abrdn
  • AnaCap
  • Aviva
  • Clear Sky Capital
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments
  • Ellis Campbell Group
  • Empiric Student Property plc
  • Friends Life
  • HC-One Limited
  • Intu Properties
  • Janus Henderson UK Property PAIF
  • Knight Frank Investment Management
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • Legal & General
  • London and Strategic land
  • London & Cambridge Properties
  • LXi REIT plc
  • Industrials REIT (formerly Stenprop)
  • NFU Mutual
  • Portland Capital Real Estate Limited
  • Revcap Advisors
  • Royal London
  • SEGRO
  • Stamford Land Corporation Limited
  • Stenprop
  • U + I
  • Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • USS

Work highlights

  • Advised USS on the acquisition of three Butlins sites (Skegness, Minehead and Bognor Regis).
  • Advised Janus Henderson the sale of its £1bn property fund to an undisclosed buyer.
  • Advised NFU Mutual on its sale of a portfolio of prime logistics assets to Barings.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Chris Hunt

Other key lawyers

Helen Emmerson, Felicity Lindsay, Kay Desai, Nick Mumby, Kate Cunningham, Dan Gwilliam, Reena Patel, Anna Colley, Emma Pioli