As a ‘full-service real estate firm’, Cripps advises property investment companies, real estate lenders, and retail park and warehouse owners, among other clients. Stephen Hedley, head of the firm’s broader real estate division, co-leads the department alongside Oliver Morris, who advises an impressive roster of clients, including landed estates, property companies, private high net worth investors and offshore investors. John McGeough’s clients include educational foundations and charities and Alex Gallyer, promoted to partner in May 2024, boasts particular experience advising landed estates.
Testimonials
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‘Punches above its weight for a non-core London firm. Full-service real estate firm.’
‘Oliver Morris is a very approachable and experienced adviser.’
‘Having worked with many commercial firms over the years, Cripps stands out as exemplary. All staff are client focused and endeavour to deliver over and above one's expectations. I couldn't ask for better firm!’
‘Iain Benson - pragmatic, supportive with a truly commercial approach to issues. The best I have met in 35 years.’
‘Responsiveness - if you have a query, they either deal with it immediately or get back to you quickly. No chasing required.’
Key clients
- Cadogan Estate
- Sloane Stanley Estate
- Mott MacDonald Limited
- Kadans Science Partner
- Endurance Land
- Kennedy Wilson
- Sloane Stanley Properties
- Jimmy Fairly
- Harrow School
- Federated Hermes
Work highlights
- Advising Mott Macdonald on the surrender of an existing lease and grant of two new leases, while dealing with proposed refurbishment works and complications resulting from a pre-emption agreement that also affected part of the building.
- Advising Kadans Science Partner, life sciences real estate developer and largest owner on the development of 3 new campuses known as “the knowledge quarter” in King’s Cross.
- Advising Kennedy Wilson on the sale of a multi-let property in Croydon, comprising a large hotel, offices and retail space let to globally-recognised brands.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Hedley, Oliver Morris