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Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs is a standout name in the development space, regularly working with UK-based and international developers such as Capital & Centric on all aspects of large redevelopment projects, student accommodation schemes, and urban regenerations. In addition to development work, practice head Matthew Dalzell has led the team towards a growing presence in the investments space and frequently assists high-value funds with acquisitions and disposals in the context of portfolio management advice. Other key names in the team include Prew Lumley, who is reputed for her advice on retail real estate matters, and David Hardy, a development expert particularly noted for advising on matters in the energy space. Karen French and Ian Hartley are also highly recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The people are human, the advice is sound, the integrity is full, and the work is efficient.’

  • ‘Karen French is outstanding in her role. She gives great advice and always knows someone who can help if you need expert knowledge. George Holden is excellent at his job and so efficient. Gives great advice and is a thoroughly nice person who speaks with you on a level you understand.’

Key clients

  • Ashcourt Group
  • Beijing Construction Engineering Group International
  • Bizspace Limited
  • Capital & Centric
  • Cazoo Group
  • Clintons
  • Cummins Inc
  • EDF Renewables
  • Henry Boot Developments Limited
  • Jomast Limited
  • KFC/Pizza Hut
  • Lloyds
  • Mercia Power Response Limited
  • Muse Developments Limited
  • Natwest
  • Nixon Property
  • Northern Powergrid
  • Redmayne Bentley LLP
  • Round Hill Capital
  • Taylor Wimpey
  • The Brookfield Group
  • Theo Paphitis Retail Group
  • URBN Limited
  • Vistry Partnerships Yorkshire Limited
  • Wagners

Work highlights

  • Advised Beijing Construction Engineering Group International in connection with its joint venture with Cityheart on the redevelopment of The Galleries development at Wigan, with a deal value of £130m.
  • Advised Muse Developments Limited on the development of the mixed-use leisure-led Forge Island scheme at Rotherham, involving cinema, hotel and five restaurants, with a deal value of £60m.
  • Advised Capital and Centric on the development of a mixed-use scheme with a transaction value of £60m.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Dalzell

Other key lawyers

Prew Lumley, David Chan, Karen French, Ian Hartley, George Holden, David Hardy