Mr Justin Salkeld > Baker McKenzie > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Baker McKenzie
280 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4RB
England
Justin Salkeld photo

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Justin is a partner at Baker McKenzie and has significant experience in various aspects of real estate law, his focus lays on matters concerning operational and investment real estate assets, including planning, acquisition and disposal, development, structuring, leasing and financing and joint ventures. He regularly advises banks and borrowers on financing investment and development real estate. Justin also acts for a number of investors and operators in connection with the acquisition, development, operation and disposal of hotel assets.

Languages

English, French, German and Spanish

Memberships

  • Law Society

Education

  • College of Law at Guildford (L.S.F.) (1987)
  • Bristol University (LL.B., Honors) (1986)

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers

(Leading partners)

Justin SalkeldBaker McKenzie

Leveraging its global network, Baker McKenzie is well positioned to advise its impressive clientele, which consists of major global corporations and blue-chip clients. The team’s portfolio of work spans real estate finance, complex lease restructurings, sales and acquisitions, high value headquarters lettings, and development projects. Justin Salkeld oversees the practice and is highly experienced in the field, advising banks and borrowers on operational and investment real estate assets. Ben Farnell concentrates on commercial property law, real estate sustainability and planning and development, while Stefanie Price covers the real estate elements of corporate transactions and commercial acquisitions for overseas investors. Jack Rubin is a key contact for real estate finance and construction matters, frequently assisting property investment companies and various corporate occupiers.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: investment

Baker McKenzie advises clients across the spectrum of investment work, including assisting with sales, leasebacks, and joint ventures. The firm has seen recent activity in the hotel, office, and logistics sectors, advising on portfolio and individual site transactions. Justin Salkeld leads the practice, advising on transactional and development aspects of investments. Ben Farnell supports a range of clients, such as individuals, multinational corporations, and foreign governments. Stefanie Price is a retail specialist within the team. Jack Rubin focuses on real estate finance and construction.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: development

Baker McKenzie assists clients across the gamut of property development, including financing, planning, construction and disposals support. The firm is experienced in a range of asset classes, seeing recent activity in the office space. Justin Salkeld oversees the practice, and has a specialisation in hotel asset developments. Ben Farnell is a key name, knowledgeable in planning matters, as is Stefanie Price, a real estate transaction expert. Jack Rubin and Hugo Jay contribute real estate finance expertise.

London > Industry focus > Hospitality and leisure

(Leading partners)

Justin SalkeldBaker McKenzie

A key port of call for investors, real estate developers, hotel owners, operators, financiers and service providers, the hotels, resorts and tourism practice group at Baker McKenzie draws on the capabilities of various practices to advise on acquisitions, disposals, financing, construction, management and franchise agreements as well as tax. The team is chaired by Justin Salkeld, who advises on operational and investment real estate assets, including planning, acquisition and disposal, development, structuring, leasing and financing, and joint ventures. Sebastien Marcelin-Rice is noted for his expertise in real estate finance,  private equity, and distressed investing. Other key names to note include Susie Davies  and Ben Farnell , who focus on commercial property law, planning, development and real estate sustainability matters.