The team at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is formed of ‘genuine experts in the sector’ whose workload is formed of high-value, broad-ranging cases. ’Great leader’ Laura Wild is a real estate expert who is experienced advising hotel clients on acquisitions and disposals, development, financing, and leasing matters, amongst others. The ‘absolutely incredible’ Hannah Westcott is also recommended for her real estate capabilities. From the Manchester office, Taslima Salam handles real estate finance matters, acting for clients from government institutions and clearing banks to corporate borrowers and developers. Charlotte Tullis handles the remit of commercial and residential property transactions, while Jeremy Bark is considered a ’good licensing specialist’ by clients.
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‘Hannah Westcott has helped us negotiate two restaurants in the UK - she's absolutely incredible. Always very responsive, extremely polite even when actors in the deal lose their cool, and explains the issue in a very understandable manner. Always crystal clear. It's very soothing and reassuring to have her on a deal.’
‘The team is stable, and they are all versatile and can cover for each other. They are completely up-to-date on the changing precedents and legislation of property law.’
‘Laura Wild is a great leader, Hannah Westcott an able deputy, and Jeremy Bark a very good licensing specialist.’
‘Laura Wild serves as our primary point of contact and consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and diplomacy. She is always approachable and responsive, even in challenging or high-pressure situations.’
‘They are genuine experts in the sector and have a detailed understanding of the actual issues impacting our business.'
'They are highly responsive and well-connected, enabling them to provide commercial insight in addition to legal support.’
‘Laura Wild is great. Charlotte Tullis is exceptional both in terms of being user-friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to anticipate issues and assist accordingly.’
'My experience with BCLP has, and continues to be, consistently positive. Their specialised expertise and ability to deliver concise and reasoned advice have been invaluable.'
'Laura Wild and Charlotte Tullis are a pleasure to work with. They are approachable, clear in their communication, and always take the time to understand our needs. The advice they deliver is consistently well-founded, coherent, and commercially practical, making them trusted advisors we can rely on.'
Key clients
- Jeremy King Restaurants
- Resolution Property
- One Investment Management
- The Crown Estate
- Tristan Capital
- Grosvenor
- Deliveroo
Work highlights
Advised Jeremy King Restaurants on London’s new high-end restaurants, Arlington, The Park and the iconic Simpson’s in the Strand.
Advised major global asset management company One Investment Management on the £127m acquisition of two UK holiday parks
Advised Grosvenor on the sale of part of South Molton in Mayfair to EIH London Investments Limited, which will be home to the Indian luxury hospitality group’s first Oberoi Hotel in the UK.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Charlotte Tullis
Practice head
Laura Wild
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Tullis; Hannah Westcott; Jeremy Bark; Nazir Dewji