Slaughter and May continues to be at the forefront of headquarters development and relocation work, benefiting from the firm’s construction expertise to assist clients with fit-out works. Group head Jane Edwarde lends her broad expertise to an impressive client roster, including national professional football clubs and British multinational retailers. John Nevin boasts an enviable track record regarding acquisitions and disposals of all types of property interests, as well as demonstrating expertise in headquarters relocations for both national and global law firms. Similarly, Simon Bartle is highly recommended for major development projects, lettings, and disposals. Mark Gulliford supports the team with a variety of redevelopments, acquisitions, and disposals.
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Testimonials
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‘Hugely impressive team - excellent advice, trustworthy, commercial and very nice people to work with. A top-class firm.’
‘I have only ever come across excellent lawyers at Slaughter and May. All are fantastic. Simon Bartle stands out.'
Key clients
- Arsenal
- Barclays
Work highlights
Advising Knight Frank on its new headquarters at One Liverpool Street.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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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 Bartle
Practice head
Jane Edwarde
Other key lawyers
John Nevin; Simon Bartle; Mark Gulliford