Suzanne Gill > Wedlake Bell LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Wedlake Bell LLP
71 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET
LONDON
EC4V 4AY
England

Work Department

Commercial property.

Position

Suzanne specialises in advising commercial property occupiers and investors, particularly office, retail and telecommunications premises.

Her expertise includes advice to high net worth individuals on investment in and disposal of properties in the UK, both residential and commercial. She represents business occupiers on new premises and the structuring of existing property portfolios, and acts for occupiers and investors in the acquisition, management and disposal of properties. Suzanne also advises developers on complex site acquisitions.

Career

Suzanne joined Wedlake Bell as a Partner in 2013 from Pinsent Masons. She trained with Radcliffes and qualified in 1994. Prior to joining Wedlake Bell, she held positions with Radcliffes, Coudert Brothers and KLegal before becoming a Partner with McGrigors in 2004, who merged with Pinsent Masons in 2012.

Memberships

Suzanne is a member of Women in Property and the Investment Property Forum.

Education

Hitchin Girls’ School; Cambridge University (1986-89; 1993 MA).

Leisure

Running, family.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers

(Leading partners)

Suzanne Gill – Wedlake Bell LLP

Lauded for its ‘highly conscientious, thoughtful, and supportive’ approach, the team at Wedlake Bell LLP liaises with its tax and planning disciplines to advise on green leases, strategic portfolio reviews, and high-profile headquarters leases. David De Maupeou anchors the firm’s London practice. Sarah Blunn primarily acts for investors, developers, tenants, and landlords on the acquisition, development, and sale of prime properties, while Suzanne Gill advises hospitality and life sciences sector clients on real estate development projects. Leah Freeman is a key contact for clients in the luxury retail space, and frequently handles property portfolios, whereas Ben Dunbar covers landlord and tenant matters.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: development

With specialists across finance, planning, disputes, construction and tax, Wedlake Bell LLP advises clients on the gamut of development issues. The firm has a particular specialism in site acquisitions and disposals. David de Maupeou, a specialist in central London office space work, spearheads the practice. Suzanne Gill focuses her own practice on retail and hospitality projects. Rachel Walbourn is familiar with residential development matters.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: investment

Containing a ‘multi-faceted team of experts’, Wedlake Bell LLP employs specialist practitioners in the commercial, planning, construction and tax sectors to enhance its investment matters. The firm is knowledgeable on transactions within the residential, logistics, office and life sciences. Advising on transactions in the entertainment, hospitality and retail sector, David de Maupeou leads the team. Claire Nelson is adept at supporting clients with their property portfolio managements. Suzanne Gill is an expert on office, retail and telecoms assets.