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

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

At Russell-Cooke LLP, the corporate occupiers team advises national brands, retailers, and industrial specialists on site acquisitions, lettings, planning issues, and development matters. Matthew Garrod heads the group and offers expertise on business expansions and the re-gearing of leases. Neil Dryer handles asset management matters, Robert Lusher acts on construction elements of property developments, Arnold Isaacson advises on high value developments, and Chris Barkley assists investors and developers on real estate finance mandates.