England - London • Real estate
Taylor Wessing LLP
At Taylor Wessing LLP, the planning team sits within the real estate, infrastructure, and energy department. The group has a strong background in the hotel, hospitality and leisure sectors, as well as the luxury living, build-to-rent, and private rented sectors. Alistair Watson leads the planning team with 28 years’ experience advising on significant projects concerning stadia, airports, and real estate developments. Promoted to partner in 2022, Emma Tait continues to bolster the team’s involvement in urban regeneration projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'This team genuinely understands the client and its needs.'
- 'A personal touch and clear desire to see important tasks through to completion.'
Key clients
- Cain International
- S. A. Damm
- BentallGreenOak
- R&F Properties
- Comer Homes
- Atenor
- Brentford FC
- Southampton FC
- AFC Bournemouth
- Bleeding Heart Restaurant Group
- McLaren Property
- The Westbury Hotel Limited
- Fortress
- Tritax
- Canada Life
Work highlights
- Advising Estrella Damm on it's acquisition of Eagle Brewery from Carlsberg and on the long-running project to expand the brewery and make it more sustainable.
- Advised BentallGreenOak's on the planning and highways agreements to facilitate the development of a logistics pipeline and advised on planning matters relating to the acquisition and financing of its portfolio.
- Advising the Comer Homes Group on all of its development sites across London and the South East, including major schemes in the London Borough of Barnet and the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alistair Watson