Alex O'Connor > Collyer Bristow LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Collyer Bristow LLP
St Martin’s Court
10 Paternoster Row
London
EC4M 7EJ
England

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Partner – specialising in developments, secured financing, energy centre leases, joint ventures, profit sharing and overage arrangements and the acquisition, disposal and financing of investment property.

Career

Alex is a Partner in our Commercial real estate team specifically acting for developers, housing associations, property funds, property investors, Banks, energy companies, accountants and administrators of distressed properties. He deals with all types of
commercial property transactions, in particular mixed use property developments, secured financing, energy centre leases, joint ventures, profit sharing and overage arrangements and the acquisition, disposal and financing of investment property. Whether you are a PLC or a niche developer, he can help you assemble a site, deal with the financing and its disposal.

  • Linklaters, 1991-1997; Trainee for the first 2 years and then solicitors for remaining years
  • Cripps Harris Hall, 1997-1999; Associate Solicitor
  • Norton Rose, 1999-2005; Senior Solicitor   
  • McGrigors, 2005-2011; Partner and Head of London Real Estate
  • Collyer Bristow, 2011 – present; Partner and Head of Development Team

Languages

English and Afrikaans

Memberships

Alex is a member of the Law Society, the City of Property Association and the Homebuilders Federation.

Education

  • Michaelhouse, South Africa – 1979 to 1983
  • Rhodes University: BA Hons – 1984 to 1987
  • College of Law (Chancery Lane) – CPE – 1988 to 1989
  • Law Society Finals – 1989 to 1990
  • Admitted as a solicitor in 1993
  • MA from Birkbeck University – 2003-2004

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers

Mixed-use and residential development work remains a cornerstone of the ‘exceptional’ practice at Collyer Bristow LLP. The team has know-how of the acquisition and development of build-to-rent schemes, joint ventures and planning agreements. Practice head Michael Graces practice encompasses business lease renewals and terminations, dilapidation claims, in addition to rent review issues. Stephen Gawne is experienced in advising landlords and tenants on the full array of commercial lettings and the management of large portfolios. Alex O’Connor is noted for his capability in property development financing and Rory Macpherson is well-informed on the funding of the residential work mandates. Anjana Dahya focuses on commercial landlord and tenant matters, while Mandeep Mattu has built a strong relationship with developer clients. Aimee Stevens advises on the sales of completed commercial and residential units.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: development

Mixed-use and residential development work remains a cornerstone of the ‘exceptional’ practice at Collyer Bristow LLP. The team has know-how of the acquisition and development of build-to-rent schemes, joint ventures and planning agreements. Practice head Michael Graces practice encompasses business lease renewals and terminations, dilapidation claims, in addition to rent review issues. Stephen Gawne is experienced in advising landlords and tenants on the full array of commercial lettings and the management of large portfolios. Alex O’Connor is noted for his capability in property development financing and Rory Macpherson is well-informed on the funding of the residential work mandates. Anjana Dahya focuses on commercial landlord and tenant matters, while Mandeep Mattu has built a strong relationship with developer clients. Aimee Stevens advises on the sales of completed commercial and residential units.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: investment

Mixed-use and residential development work remains a cornerstone of the ‘exceptional’ practice at Collyer Bristow LLP. The team has know-how of the acquisition and development of build-to-rent schemes, joint ventures and planning agreements. Practice head Michael Graces practice encompasses business lease renewals and terminations, dilapidation claims, in addition to rent review issues. Stephen Gawne is experienced in advising landlords and tenants on the full array of commercial lettings and the management of large portfolios. Alex O’Connor is noted for his capability in property development financing and Rory Macpherson is well-informed on the funding of the residential work mandates. Anjana Dahya focuses on commercial landlord and tenant matters, while Mandeep Mattu has built a strong relationship with developer clients. Aimee Stevens advises on the sales of completed commercial and residential units.

London > Real estate > Property finance

Collyer Bristow LLP provides ‘excellent all round knowledge of the sector‘ and focuses on supporting clients in secured lending transactions, negotiating and drafting facility agreements and security packages, and negotiating forward funding arrangements for property developments. Mixed-use and residential development work are its best known areas of work. Michael Grace leads the team which includes Stephen Gawne, residential funding experts Rory Macpherson and Alex O’Connor.