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Elizabeth Ruff

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020 7614 2514 eruff@foxwilliams.com

Work Department

Real estate.

Position

Partner specialising in all aspects of commercial property work. Liz has many years of experience acting for investors in the acquisition and disposal of both commercial and residential property and in portfolio asset management. She also acts for both landlord and tenant clients in the retail sector and for both commercial and residential tenants in the restaurant sector. Clients include Partner Securities Plc, Urban Space Holdings Ltd, LivingSocial Limited and Midasplayer.com, trading as ‘King’. Liz is a member of the firm’s fashion law group.

Career

Qualified 1986; Hopkins & Wood 1986-1996; Hobson Audley Hopkins & Wood 1996-2003; Faegre & Benson LLP (formerly Faegre Benson Hobson Audley LLP) 2003-08; Fox Williams LLP 2008.

Memberships

Women in Property; Commercial Real Estate Legal Association (CRELA).

Education

Leeds University (1983 LLB Hons); Guildford College of Law (1984).

Leisure

Bell-ringing, skiing, school governor.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers

Seamlessly integrating with the firm’s tax department, the ‘exceptionally knowledgeable’ practice at Fox Williams LLP acts for occupiers based in the capital, as well as institutional and investor landlords. ‘Technically excellent’ Phillip Hope leads the team and is often entrusted by family offices, high-net-worth individuals and international companies. Elizabeth Ruff is well-regarded for her expertise in headquarter leasing and relocations, while Nish Kapoor acts for corporate occupiers operating in the technology sector. Rebecca Facey is a key contact for inward investor clients. Mary Majewska is also a key member of the group.

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