Wedlake Bell LLP is well-regarded for its expertise across the complete property asset lifecycle, with its corporate occupier team regularly advising on high-profile headquarters moves and investor-occupiers with growing UK-wide operational portfolios. Team lead Marc Leyshon chiefly focuses on asset management of large portfolios, while co-lead David de Maupeou offers support on the acquisition and management of London office spaces. Suzanne Gill has been routinely advising clients from the life science sector, while Sarah Blunn lends her experience to investors, developers, landlords, and tenants on headquarters office relocations. Leah Freeman is positioned as a go-to contact for retail clients in prime London locations. Julia Poulter joined from Lewis Silkin in September 2024.
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‘A collaborative, pragmatic firm that acts like an extension of our internal team.'
'Commercial-minded and adaptable to our specific governance and practice.’
‘Leah Freeman is a great lead partner, commercial and solution-focused, which makes her a great counsel on top of managing the often fluid contractual work.’
‘Thorough, responsive, and clear in their communication.’
‘Sarah Blunn is excellent and runs a good team.’
'Covers all aspects of leases and disputes. Breadth of partners. Wedlake Bell has a progressive, client-focused approach.'
Key clients
- Revolut
- Hugo Boss
- Care UK
- Crowe LLP
- Hachette UK
- Fuller, Smith & Turner
- RiverStone International
- J A Kemp
- Busaba Eathai Ltd.
- Robert Dyas
- Integrafin
Work highlights
Advised Revolut on the lease extension and exit from its existing premises on Westferry Circus and the ten-year lease acquisition of three floors in the net-zero YY Building.
Advised Global Holdings Group on the purchase and leaseback of 10 Great Pulteney Street in London from fashion retailer Boohoo for £49.5m.
Advised RiverStone International on the relocation of its London HQ to the fifth floor of 22 Bishopsgate, the UK's second-tallest building.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Julia Poulter
Practice head
David de Maupeou; Marc Leyshon
Other key lawyers
Suzanne Gill; Leah Freeman; Sarah Blunn; Julia Poulter