Tim Field
DLA PiperDLA Piper excels in real estate transactions, with the team often advising clients on property purchases and sales alongside the real estate aspects of business acquisitions. The group frequently acts for clients in the energy, financial services, co-living and retail sectors. Practice head Susan Samuel often advises private equity and real estate investment trusts on transactional matters, and is supported by Tim Field and Ruth Williamson who both handle the acquisition and disposal of real estate portfolios for clients across various sectors. Dean Peachey is a key member of the team for transactions within the co-living sector.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent team from top to bottom, comes with a wealth of knowledge, pro-active, diligent and very personable. They operate in a collaborative way with all parties to a contract, forming great partnerships for client delivery. They have wealth of knowledge in specialist sectors to draw on and used regularly to deliver client insight programmes.’
‘Ruth Williamson is a brilliant client lead, very approachable and honest talking. As such we have a great working relationship, and she is both client focused and solutions driven. I would equally mention Tim Field, and Qari Asim who is a regularly praised by both our team and the client. The list could be a long one, but also a special mention also to Sarah Woolmer.’
‘They manage legal work across many different jurisdictions and are excellent at coordination with their international offices.’
‘We have been using Susan Samuel for many years. She is a standout partner, has fostered a great team at varying levels and she knows her sector very well.’
‘The commerciality and network of this team is immense. whether it’s trying to win new business, changing tack on a project or engaging multiple stakeholders on a complex project, you will find a great partner in the team at DLA. The ability to explain complex legal matters in a straightforward manner is invaluable.’
‘Ruth Williamson seems to be a step ahead of what’s happening in the property market. On a deal, if there is a curveball she will already have prepared for it and have a solution to ensure the transaction completes.’
‘Their commerciality and client understanding is second to none. They meet deadlines without cutting corners!’
‘Matt Ramsden - pragmatic, calm and completely aligned to our goals.’
Key clients
- Redical Holdings AG
- NatWest Group PLC
- Sytner Group Limited
- British Airways
- Harrison Street Real Estate
- Merlin Entertainments
- Aviva Capital Partners
- E.L.F Cosmetics
- Realty Income
- Interpath Advisory
- Blackstone
- MAS Real Estate Inc
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
- Roundhill Capital
- Miller Homes Limited
- Tapton Estates
- GE Energy
- Rhodia UK Limited
- Travelodge
- SNRG
- Vital Energi
- Solvay
Work highlights
- Advising Aviva Capital Partners Limited on its joint venture with build to rent developer and operator Moda Living.
- Advising Sytner Group on its acquisition of 15 premium car dealerships from Rybrook.
- Advising Watling Real Estate, who were appointed LPA receivers, on the disposal of the Alhambra Shopping Centre to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Susan Samuel