Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is very active in redevelopment and regeneration projects in the public sector, advising real estate companies, lenders, and educational institutes. David Savage leads the team, advising on major redevelopments in the educational sector, while Fiona Edmond has particular experience in advising life sciences developers. Francis Ho advises a major international alternative investment funds on real estate assets in Europe, while Duncan Salmon handles commercial regeneration schemes. Rupa Lakha departed for Osborne Clarke LLP in February 2024.

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  • 'The breath of knowledge of the non-contentious construction team is very wide and they are able to quickly understand the needs of the business and translate this into a suitable provision in the contract.'

Key clients

  • Longfellow Real Estate Partners
  • Derwent London Development Services Limited
  • Eton College
  • Church Commissioners for England
  • The Pirbright Institute
  • Kate Bingham Interior Design Limited
  • Ares Management
  • Espalier Ventures
  • Morgan Management
  • The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company
  • McArthurGlen
  • Generation Estates
  • Invel Real Estate
  • Qatari Diar
  • Romulus Wimbledon Limited
  • AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Savage

Other key lawyers

Fiona Edmond, Duncan Salmon, Francis Ho