Praised by clients for being a ‘strong team with lots of experience’, Fox Williams LLP advises tech companies, institutional landlords, and venture capitalist firms on the negotiation of lease terms and the management of property portfolios. Regularly liaising with its construction and tax departments, the team lies under the guidance of Phillip Hope, who often handles lease acquisitions for private wealth management funds. Nish Kapoor is reputed for his experience in advising banks and software companies on headquarters acquisitions, commercial real estate strategy, and net zero developments. Elizabeth Ruff concentrates on acting for professional services firms on commercial real estate matters, while Rebecca Facey advises Hong Kong-based inward investor clients on the real estate elements of corporate sales and acquisitions. Mary Majewska covers commercial acquisitions and disposals, whereas Stephen Browne handles complex lease restructurings.
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Testimonials
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‘The team handled a new office lease for us at the end of last year and were excellent in all respects, they understood the City property market very well and were very responsive.'
‘Our principal contacts are Nish Kapoor and Rebecca Facey both of whom are extremely capable, personable and I would not hesitate to recommend them.’
‘I have had several direct dealings with the Real Estate Team, acting on the acquisition of leasehold office space in central London. They have always been very quick off the mark and quickly drill down on the key issues - and, especially, the timeframes involved.'
- 'Communication is very good across the board and I have never experienced anything other than immediate responses from the relevant individuals dealing with whatever aspects of the case need to be reviewed.’
‘The key partner I have always dealt with is Elizabeth Ruff. She brings an understated air of confidence and practicality to the transaction in hand from the start, and has that comforting ability to juggle all manner of detail and important considerations and focus on the key points, leading the way forward.'
‘A strong team with lots of experience. They are responsive and the partners lead from the front.’
‘Liz Ruff is highly experienced and pragmatic. She makes herself available by telephone and is responsive to client needs.’
‘Fantastic client experience - Liz Ruff in particular is completely dedicated to delivering on time, without compromising on quality - highly recommend.'
Key clients
- Aldermore Bank PLC
- Various traders at Billingsgate Market
- Carbon Clean Solutions Limited
- Cheeswrights LLP
- Milberg London LLP
- Salesloft UK Limited
- SFC Energy UK Limited (and SFC Energy AG as guarantor)
- Verkada Limited
- Panther Securities PLC and associated subsidiaries
- Iris Capital Limited
Work highlights
Advised Carbon Clean Solutions in taking its lease at The Forge.
Acting for over 100 commercial occupiers on the Billingsgate Market relocation project.
Acting for an insurance company on taking a lease of new headquarters premises at an annual rent exceeding £2.2m.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Phillip Hope
Other key lawyers
Nish Kapoor; Elizabeth Ruff; Rebecca Facey; Mary Majewska; Stephen Browne; James Leese