Wasim Khan > Norton Rose Fulbright > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Reputed for its ‘exemplary service’, the corporate occupier’s team at Norton Rose Fulbright counts investors, developers, and institutional landlords amongst its key roster of clients, particularly within the hospitality, logistics, and industrial sectors. The group handles the negotiation of commercial leases, pre-letting negotiations, lease restructuring and refurbishment contracts, often working in tandem with the firm’s corporate, finance, and tax disciplines. David Hawkins oversees the offering and covers real estate development and investment, mainly for international investors. Dan Wagerfield concentrates on large-scale development and regeneration projects, primarily in Asia, while Wasim Khan advises domestic and global clients on major office relocations. Charlie Pinkerton specialises in key headquarters moves, whereas ‘exceptional partner’ Louisa Roe is lauded for her work in complex leasing transactions and real estate investment. Helen Finnis advises occupiers across the retail and energy fields, and Peter Lewis covers investment acquisition and disposals and property finance transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright is well-versed in portfolio and site acquisition support, particularly in connection with wider development project advice. The firm is particularly specialised in renewable energy asset transactions, with strength in the residential sector also. Practice head David Hawkins is an advisor to international investors on their mixed-use investments. Dan Wagerfield specialises in inward investment from Asia. Wasim Khan is an expert in Islamic finance. Charlie Pinkerton advises on healthcare and residential asset transactions. Helen Finnis and Juliette Kelly are key names.

The hospitality and leisure group at Norton Rose Fulbright works with a deep roster of high-profile clients, including large foreign banks, football clubs and luxury hotel groups. The team is led by Wasim Khan, who acts for developers, investors, and funders on large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects, structured real estate products, and real estate joint ventures. Chris Randall  and Sarah Cullen  are noted for their expertise in financing, acting for borrowers, owners and operators. Chris Randall advises hotel groups and cruise operators on M&A, joint ventures and on listing rule compliance. Sarah Fitzpatrick heads the planning team, leveraging her experience in planning law, with a particular focus on London regeneration and redevelopment projects.