England - South East • Real estate
Clarkslegal LLP
Clarkslegal LLP is known for its work on major development projects and associated transactions, alongside managing portfolios of real estate investment funds. Partner Simon Ralphs leads the practice and counts institutional investors, large retailers and property funds as key clients. At associate level, Pierre Dutton advises on acquisitions and disposals of investment property, developments, insolvency and restructuring matters, among others.
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Testimonials
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‘The practice is very professional, with helpful and friendly people.'
‘Simon Ralphs and Pierre Dutton are the people who mainly work for us. Both are approachable, helpful, professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’
‘I have worked with Clarkslegal for several years and recommend their services at every opportunity. They are highly experienced, have a pragmatic approach and are always focused on getting the deal done which is exactly what I look for in a solicitor.'
‘Simon Ralphs, one of the partners, is my go to solicitor when recommending a local lawyer. I have completed over a dozen deals with him and we have a perfect record of getting deals over the line so I can completely trust that he will do a good job. He is very experienced and knows the local area very well.'
- 'Pierre Dutton is another member of their team who I can call for advice and help and would also happily recommend.’
- 'An outstanding firm and always reliable.’
‘The team are efficient, value for money and always looking out for us as clients. The people we have looking after our legal work, from leases to disputes are the best we have come across. Always willing to go the extra mile for us.’
‘Simon Ralphs is excellent in what he does for us and always delivers. Pierre Dutton is brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable and doesn't make mistakes.'
Key clients
- NTT Data UK Limited
- Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited
- Newham Sixth Form College Further Education Corporation
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- St Clair Developments Limited
- Lafarge UK Pension Trustees
- Eden Motor Group
- Offsite Archive Storage and Integrated Services (OASIS)
- Liquidators of Carillion plc
- The Really Local Group
Work highlights
- Acting for a London-based urban regeneration specialist, including advising on the redevelopment of a large indoor shopping centre in central Reading to create a new cinema and cultural hub and further schemes in Canning Town, Catford, Sutton, Nuneaton and Sidcup.
- Acting on a number of real estate projects across the UK for Offsite Archive Storage and Integrated Services Holdings Limited.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Ralphs