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 disposal, 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 financing specialist’ by clients.
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Testimonials

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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 is great.’

  • ‘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 a great and up-and-coming associate. 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.''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 lost their cool, explains the issue in a very understandable manner. Her emails are always crystal clear. It's very soothing and reassuring to have her on a deal.'

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