‘An exemplar of high quality legal advice’, Gowling WLG assists clients in the energy, investment and residential sectors. It is well-positioned to assist clients with national and global matters, having offices across the globe. Christopher Hunt spearheads the practice and is well-versed in office acquisitions and disposals as well as retail expansion programmes. John Burns is a key name at the practice. Focusing on residential development support, Richard Bate advises regional and national housebuilders. Helen Emmerson strengthens the energy and utility real estate offering at the firm. Matthew Walker advises developers, investors and occupiers. Arminder Dhillon supports the energy and infrastructure project work.
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Testimonials
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‘Friendly and personable team who are always on top of work and diligent with everything that needs completing. Always communicate and ensure everything is understood and what the key drivers are for the client.’
‘Highly knowledgeable and capable team as well as being very personable. Always have time and fully support client objectives.’
‘The team at Gowling WLG Birmingham Practice is an exemplar of high quality legal advice with commercial nuances that turn the most complex property deals into secure and lucrative transactions.'
'There's a personal touch that the team innately brings by getting to the nub of what the clients requirements are.’
‘Gowling WLG provide an excellent service in which the commitment and commercial awareness is second to none. The people involved are approachable and personable whilst delivering a highly efficient and professional service. ’
‘Diverse range of talented real estate lawyers who are diligent and commercial.’
‘The various departments and skill sets come together to provide all round advice.'
‘Team manages large complex transactions well. Strong individuals with a strong team bond so people always able to cover and pick up points without delay.'
Key clients
- Barratt Homes
- Bellway Homes
- Blackstone
- Bloor Holdings Limited
- Bluestone Energy
- Cadent
- Diageo Pension Trust
- Government Property Agency
- Harbert
- Harworth
- Highways England
- HSBC Bank Pension Fund
- IM Properties
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Land Securities
- Lidl
- London & Cambridge Properties
- London Borough of Barnet
- M&G
- National Farmers Union Mutual
Work highlights
- Advised Vistry Homes on a £819 million partnerships deal with Leaf Living and Sage Homes for the delivery of more than 2,900 mixed tenure new homes, one of the largest new build residential investment transactions on record.
- Advised Harbert on the £132 million acquisition of Starwood and Round Hill’s Skyfall portfolio.
- Advised Harbert on the £480million sale of Trafford Park to St. Modwen and Blackstone.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Christopher Hunt