Baker McKenzie LLP is sought after by blue-chip clients on a whole host of commercial property matters, showcasing strength in headquarters leases, lease restructurings, and portfolio expansions. Team lead Justin Salkeld is an experienced practitioner with a solid track record acting for banks and borrowers on financing investment and development real estate. Ben Farnell is engaged by tenants on occupational and real estate management requirements, while Stefanie Price is recommended for her work on high-value commercial sales and acquisitions for overseas investors. Jack Rubin engages closely with multinational clients at the intersection of real estate finance and construction matters.
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‘The real estate team are a very approachable and practical team.’
‘Stefanie Price is always practical and helpful advice and gets to the point of the issues quickly and efficiently.’
Key clients
- Ooredoo Group
- CLdN Cobelfret
- Capri Holdings
- Fattal Group
- Mapletree Investments
- Edwardian Group Limited
- Tapestry
- Colt
- Emerson
- Cancer Research UK
- Rivian
- JustEat
Work highlights
Advised PepsiCo on its HQ relocation to new premises in Reading, part of a newly built flagship mixed-use development with Grade A office space.
Advised Ooredoo Group on its landmark strategic partnership, which will see the global leader in information management services, Iron Mountain, take a minority equity stake in Ooredoo’s carrier-neutral data centre company, MENA Digital Hub.
Acting for Mapletree Investments, a leading real estate development, investment, capital, and property management fund, in respect of their lettings and all ancillary work on their sites at Green Park, Reading, and Hardman Street, Manchester.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Justin Salkeld
Other key lawyers
Ben Farnell; Stefanie Price; Jack Rubin