John Nevin > Slaughter and May > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The ‘very well resourced’ corporate occupiers’ team at Slaughter and May undertakes high-quality work across the spectrum of matters, ranging from headquarters developments and complex real estate portfolio strategies, to the construction elements of real estate projects. The experienced Jane Edwarde anchors the practice and frequently acts for various global household name clients on acquisitions, disposals, real estate finance, and leasing. The ‘approachable, knowledgeable, and solution oriented’ John Nevin has experience in advising law firms on headquarter relocations and major lettings, while the ‘excellent and responsive’ Simon Bartle covers the property aspects of major corporate deals. Mark Gulliford is well-versed in landlord and tenant matters.

Slaughter and May supports household-name clients in their development and redevelopment projects. In addition to experience in mixed-use, leisure and residential assets, the firm handles data centre and sports developments, including stadia. It is further able to draw on planning, construction, financing and environmental experts when needed from its wider pool of practitioners as issues arise during a project’s lifespan. Jane Edwarde, experienced in large scale development projects, heads the practice. John Nevin handles major mixed-use matters. Simon Bartle and Mark Gulliford further complement the practice, adding experience in sports and retail matters.

Slaughter and May advises clients on direct and indirect investments across asset classes, including offices, retail, and industrial. The firm is especially experienced in assisting clients with leasehold investment transactions and financings. Jane Edwarde leads the team, advising on retail and office transactions. John Nevin is another key name, and is well-versed in pre-lettings. Mark Gulliford assists clients with financing structures and joint ventures. Simon Bartle is also of note.

Situated within the firm’s wider infrastructure and energy  practice, the ‘knowledgeable and technically excellent’ non-contentious construction team at Slaughter and May is well equipped to handle procurement and structuring, financings, and design and build contracts in the real estate, sports, and leisure sectors. Tom Inker spearheads the construction team, advising on hydrogen production facilities and significant professional services fit-outs. Richard Todd advises on significant vaccine manufacturing plant developments, while Chloe Halloran assists with advising on acquisitions in the sports sector. Caitlin Bergan-Gander is another highly active member of the team advising on significant luxury redevelopments. John Nevin is also recommended.