James Fry > Fladgate LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Recognised for its ‘knowledge, commitment, and commerciality’, the team at Fladgate LLP advises retailers and major office occupiers on head office relocations, lettings, and landlord and tenant work. Stephen Lewis leads the team and is well-versed in handling various corporate occupational requirements for US-based clients. Kirsty Corkum illustrates expertise in mixed-use development projects, particularly in the leisure and office spaces, while Gideon Dabby-Joory concentrates on advising private equity real estate funds on investment and development work. Clients come to James Fry for assistance on commercial real estate matters in the hotel industry, whereas Alan Karsberg advises investors and corporate occupiers on complex portfolio transactions and pre-lets.

The hotels and leisure team at Fladgate LLP advises a slew of private members clubs, hotels, luxury restaurants and private clients on corporate and commercial matters, including franchising, agreement negotiations, financing, acquisitions and disposals. The team is led by London-based duo James Fry and Stephen Lewis. Fry heads up the hospitality team and handles all aspects of commercial real estate across the full lifecycle of a hotel, while Lewis, who heads the leisure and real estate team, advises on acquisitions and disposals, both for freehold and leasehold matters. Eddie Powell leverages his disputes experience to advise clients on IP, commercial contracts and technology issues.