Neil Dryer > Russell-Cooke LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Russell-Cooke LLP
8 Bedford Row London
WC1R 4BX
England

Work Department

Real estate

Position

Neil is a partner in the real estate team.

Neil Dryer has extensive experience acting on a broad range of commercial property transactions, with a particular focus on investment transactions and complex development projects, as well as on leasing and property management and real estate finance.

Neil has acted for a range of clients including institutional investors and property companies, together with high-net worth individuals, family offices and occupiers across a number of sectors including offices, industrial / logistics, data centres, hotels, healthcare and residential development.

He has established himself as a go-to-adviser in a number of emerging real estate sectors, acting for developers and occupiers of ultra-urban logistics, rapid grocery delivery hubs, ‘dark’ commercial kitchens and EV charging facilities.

Career

Neil worked at Nabarro (now part of CMS) for over 12 years before joining Russell Cooke as a partner in 2020.

Languages

English

Education

Studied International History and Politics at Leeds University

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers

The ‘impressive team’ at Russell-Cooke LLP boasts a strong client roster of corporate occupiers, including Pret a Manger and Wasabi. Matt Garrod leads the team and assists clients with portfolio expansion and lease re-gears, as well as advising investment funds on acquisitions, developments and high-value lettings of office and industrial properties. Arnold Isaacson is entrusted by clients on the development and letting of landmark buildings in the capital. Robert Lusher acts for corporate occupiers in the industrial, leisure, office, and retail sectors, and Neil Dryer handles asset management, while Chris Barkley focuses on real estate finance matters.