At Norton Rose Fulbright, the property disputes practice leverages its global presence to advise international clients on the contentious elements of UK property investments, and often acts for corporate occupiers and financial institutions. David Stevens anchors the offering and handles disputes concerning rent review, dilapidations, vacant possession strategies, and development constraints. Greg Rouse is a key contact in the group.
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Key clients
- 57 Whitehall S.A.R.L.
- BMO Asset Management
- BMW (UK) Limited
- BNP Paribas Real Estate
- Canada Pension Plan Investment
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Castle Exchange Building Limited
- Centrica PLC
- Commerz Real
- ERGO Versicherung AG, UK Branch
- IMI plc
- Ivanhoe Cambridge/Residential Land
- Olympia Limited
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Shell UK plc
- Thales Properties Limited
- WELPUT (a Schroders property fund managed by BentallGreenOak)
- Kings Road Property Limited
- Dorrington plc
- Altum Partners W.L.L. / Altum Capital Partners Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for BMW in its successful claim in respect of lease renewal proceedings in relation to its flagship 70 Park Lane salesroom premises.
- Acting for the developer of 81-103 Kings Road in relation to the development constraints of the high-profile mixed-use redevelopment, including in respect of lease renewal proceedings with Marks & Spencer.
- Advising in respect of the development constraints of the high-profile redevelopment of the Old War office in Whitehall, including rights of light aspects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Stevens