Burges Salmon LLP is active across the full spectrum of commercial property issues, serving institutional landlords, developers, commercial tenants, and investors. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in the renewable energy sector and is regularly engaged in the hospitality and leisure industry. Richard Read leads the firm’s real estate department from Bristol, while Edinburgh-based Robert Forman heads the Scottish practice, with extensive experience in commercial property transactions, leasing, development, and secured lending. The team was strengthened by the promotion of Claire MacLean to partner in May 2023. She specialises in development transactions, landlord and tenant agreements, and property investments. Senior associate Fay Lamb contributes her expertise primarily in investment acquisitions and disposals.
Key clients
- Pandox AB
- London & Regional
- Drax
- Henderson Park
- ICG Alternative Investment
- Perle Hotels
- SEPA
- National Lottery
- New Amsterdam
- West Ranga Property Group Limited
- St. James’ Place Wealth Management
- Saint Andrews Brewers
- Orkney Fishermen's Society
Work highlights
- Advised in relation to the £75 million disposal, of Jamestown Wharf, a multi-let office building totalling over 63,000 sq ft.
- Advised pan-European hotel investor and operator Pandox on the £40 million purchase of the Hilton Belfast.
- Advised Drax on the real estate, consenting, construction aspects of the 600MW extension to the iconic Cruachan power station, one of the UK’s largest onshore energy projects.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Forman, Richard Read