With real estate portfolio management services remaining a flagship component for the firm’s corporate occupier practice, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP’s portfolio demonstrates activity on leases for headquarters, portfolio refinances, sale and leaseback transactions, and disputes regarding corporate occupiers. Rudi Ramdarshan oversees the team and brings wider acumen to the fore with property litigation expertise. David Burns is sought after by property investors and portfolio landlords on commercial lease renewal work, and Simon Lawrence, acts on a large portfolio of landlord and tenant work.
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‘The team at Ronald Fletcher Baker is incredibly responsive and highly knowledgeable. I've faced challenges with commercial tenants on multiple occasions, and their assistance has been invaluable each time.’
‘Marissa Lawrence and David Burns are exceptional; without their expertise and support, I wouldn’t know where to turn!’
‘The team stands out for its strong client focus, deep expertise, and practical advice. They are responsive, easy to work with, and handle complex issues with confidence.’
‘The people we have worked with stand out for their professionalism, reliability, and deep understanding of client needs. They are approachable, solutions-focused, and consistently go above and beyond.’
‘David Burns is impressive and knowledgeable.’
'The team constantly deliver good legal advice and provide options clearly with consequences to each option. They carry out tasks quickly and efficiently as well as having a thorough eye for detail.'
Key clients
- Central London Investments Limited
- Ganco
- Comptoir Group Plc
- Glasshouse Asset Management
- Criterion Capital
- Edgware Road (2015) Limited
- London Trocadero (2015) LLP
- Joy in Golf Limited
- Imperium Developers Limited
- National Association of Head Teachers
- Adrian Lupson
Work highlights
Acting for Comptoir Group Plc in the acquisition of a number of high-value leases for this growing restaurant chain, which included agreements for lease, rent deposit deeds, and outside seating arrangements.
Acting for Criterion Capital in numerous high-stakes litigation cases concerning their prime London property portfolio.
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.
Simon Lawrence
Practice head
Rudi Ramdarshan; David Burns
Other key lawyers
Simon Lawrence; Benjamin Frost; Victoria Huxley; Marissa Lawrence