Arnold Isaacson > Russell-Cooke LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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

Work Department

Real estate

Position

Partner specialising in real estate. Advises on all aspects of property acquisitions and disposals, portfolio work, property investment, residential development, business tenancies and property management. Experience advising overseas clients on all aspects relating to the acquisition of commercial investment property in the UK. Acted (amongst other things), on the acquisitions of Stratton House in Mayfair, the Liberty building in the West End of London, 81 Piccadilly and 99 Kensington High Street. Has recently acted on acquisition of an apartment at the high profile 1 Hyde Park. Has acted for Pret A Manger for over 15 years.

Career

Trained Rochman Landau; qualified 1990; partner Russell-Cooke 2000; ex-honorary solicitor Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce.

Memberships

Committee member of Commercial Real Estate Legal Association (CRELA); previous trustee of the Polka Theatre.

Education

St Dunstans College; University College Wales, Swansea; Nottingham Trent 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.