Richard Clark > Burges Salmon LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Counting occupiers, local authorities, landowners, investors and institutional landlords, developers and construction companies among its key roster of clients, Burges Salmon LLP continues to showcase its capability in handling high-profile projects, with demonstrable experience in real estate mandates relating to nuclear and renewable energy. Richard Read leads the ‘excellent’ team and Philip Beer advises on regeneration and redevelopment projects, in addition to the real estate aspects of energy and infrastructure transactions. Richard Clark spearheads the firm’s tenant and corporate occupier team, and handles long-term, mixed-use development projects, while Ross Polkinghorne advises on sustainable regeneration projects. Amy Simpson is another key contact in the group.

Reputed for their ‘expertise and commerciality’, and with bases in Bristol and London, the practice at Burges Salmon LLP advises an array of top global and UK-based corporations. The firm’s scope of work includes the negotiation and termination of leases, high value rent reviews, and headquarters relocations. The group routinely works in tandem with its general real estate practice, which handles development and construction, and property finance. Richard Clark draws from his ample transactional real estate experience to assist clients with large scale development projects, whereas James Sutherland covers landlord and tenant disputes, in addition to business tenancy renewals. Richard Read regularly acts for domestic and foreign investors on various real estate matters, Matthew Sims concentrates on complex portfolio management work for retail and office sector clients, and Will Hall handles corporate occupier work in the industrial and logistics industries.

Regularly active for public sector bodies, Burges Salmon LLP is sought after for its experience in regeneration schemes and developments connected to transport projects. The firm also maintains particular strength in mixed-use developments with a large residential element, and is well-versed in advising on developments with sustainable strategies. Leading the team, and based between London and Bristol, are Ross Polkinghorne, an expert in sustainable developments; Philip Beer, whose recent experience includes advising on a number of redevelopments; and Gary Solomon, who assists clients with planning issues. Richard Clark is a key member of the team, who brings expertise in mixed-use and energy asset developments. Amy Simpson is regularly approached by local and national public bodies. Jessica Garner is experienced in large regeneration schemes.