Samant Narula > Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Securing an impressive range of big-ticket engagements, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s department leverages its network of offices across the UK to advise on high-end commercial property and real estate matters. Engaged in asset management matters and high-value transactional work, the firm’s expertise extends to mixed-use, commercial, and residential projects, and often within the life sciences, logistics, and student accommodation sectors. The practice is jointly led by Nazir Dewji and Samant Narula. Industry veteran Alan Wight specialises in landlord and tenant matters and global corporate occupier transactions, while Juliet Thomas is noted for her expertise in commercial real estate matters, and Chris Rowe is recommended for his strengths in large-scale development and urban regeneration schemes. Emma Le Wita focuses on commercial property matters, primarily acting for institutional landlords and occupational tenants. Robert MacGregor retired in September 2023.

‘A leader in their field’, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s expertise in real estate asset classes is diverse with experience in a range of alternative asset classes, including student accommodation, build-to-rent, logistics, and senior living. The firm is also well-versed in mixed-use developments, combining residential, office, retail, and leisure spaces. Nazir Dewji and Samant Narula oversee the practice, which contains Ruth Miller, a specialist in mixed-use development transactions advising developers and landowners. Chris Rowe is another noted name, whose recent experience includes assistance in regeneration schemes and pre-letting transactions. Liana Hewson has a particular focus on major developments and schemes relating to long-term infrastructure projects. Alan Twine advises his clients, which include developers, corporate occupiers, investors and joint venture partners, along the full life-cycle of their development projects. Mateen Khan is another key name, experienced in the development of large, high-end office spaces. Daniel Burnard and Janany Kathirgamanathan made partner in early 2024.

Maintaining an ‘outstanding’ standard of individuals within the practice, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner handles complicated transactions and joint ventures, supplementing its investment expertise with its wider real estate capabilities, including construction, planning and real estate finance. The firm is well-versed in alternative asset classes, handling purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent, logistics, and life sciences asset transactions. Nazir Dewji and Samant Narula, who advises private equity real estate funds and international institutional investors, oversee the practice. Within the team, Chris de Pury advises on structured investments and disposals. Adam Bogdanor is an expert in the hotels sector. Celia Berg focuses on residential and student accommodation. Claire Milton is another key member of the practice, well-versed in real estate finance and site acquisitions. Daniel Burnard and Janany Kathirgamanathan made partner in January 2024.