Hall of fameField Seymour Parkes LLP
Partner in commercial property team specialising in development funding and investment transactions, also landlord and tenant.
England - South East • Real estate
Field Seymour Parkes LLP
Marcus Francis chairs the practice group at Field Seymour Parkes LLP, representing blue-chip corporate clients and high-net-worth private real estate investors on the team’s premier matters. ‘Diligent, pragmatic and commercially-minded’ lawyer Dean Bickford is another key point of contact as deputy head of department – he acts for developers, investors and corporate occupiers. James Burgess enjoys a strong reputation in the real estate space throughout the Thames Valley and is the go-to name for strategic land work on the commercial property team.
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Testimonials
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‘Dean Bickford is diligent, pragmatic and commercially minded.’
'The real estate Team at FSP are leaders in Reading and the wider Thames Valley and have been for many years. They can tackle a multitude of client needs and have served us consistently and strongly.'
'Marcus Francis in particular as leader of the team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his profession. Fast, efficient work and has a detailed eye - which has uncovered issues others have missed. He also takes time to guide less experienced members of our team who need to learn more about the legal side of property lending.'
Key clients
- Rank Group (Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo Venues)
- Bewley Homes plc
- Whistl (National Logistics Business)
- Euro Car Parts
- Westbury Street Holdings
- Shanly Homes
- Sorbon Estates
- Ascot Racecourse
- University of Reading
- Grant and Stone
- Thames Properties Group
Work highlights
- Advising a private family investment on the re-structuring of a c. £50m property portfolio company with financing from two lenders.
- Advised WSH on the acquisition of Notes Coffee.
- Acting for private investors on s trade counter sale for £18.5m.
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Field Seymour Parkes LLP
Clients include corporate occupiers, high-street banks, investors, residential and commercial developers, landed estates and farmers.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marcus Francis