With a client base including national brands, with particular strength in the retail sector, Russell-Cooke LLP’s corporate occupier group advises on real estate portfolio management, lettings, and transactions. Department head Matt Garrod is a key point of reference for retail clients seeking advice on the expansions of portfolios and re-gearing leases. Neil Dryer supports clients with leasing, property management, and real estate finance, while Robert Lusher has advised franchise chains on their portfolio properties. Chris Barkley adds additional property finance strength.
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Key clients
- Pret a Manger (Europe) Limited & Eat Limited
- Wasabi Co Ltd
- Strandbrook Limited
- Soho Theatre Company Limited
- Blackstone Group
- Revantage UK
- Populous Limited
- AG Bloom Limited
- Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC)
- IQ Student Accommodation
- Lok’N Store Limited
- TRB Property Holdings Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Pret a Manger on their entire UK portfolio of shops, including instructions in connection with growing their national base of franchisees.
Represents Strandbrook Limited in the letting of 80 Strand, the iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of London, with its famous clock tower overlooking the Thames, comprising a floor space of approximately 537,000 sq ft.
Acting for Soho Theatre Company in their high-profile and high-value acquisition and development of its grade II listed site in Walthamstow.
Practice head
Matt Garrod
Other key lawyers
Neil Dryer; Robert Lusher; Chris Barkley; Lucy Nichol