Standing as a trusted adviser on big-ticket real estate transactions and day-to-day asset management, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s practice stands out for its strength in handling the breadth of asset classes. The team is overseen by Samant Narula and Nazir Dewji, and other key contacts within the firm include Alan Wight, a primary advisor for both occupiers and developers on major London pre-lets, and Juliet Thomas, a versatile practitioner with similar expertise in pre-lets. Chris Rowe routinely advises developers on large development and urban regeneration schemes, while Thomas Pearman, newly promoted to partner, is noted for his broad portfolio of pre-lets for blue-chip tenants. Richard Brearley provides support on pre-lets, asset management, and financing transactions.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at BCLP are incredibly strong, providing excellent advice and taking the time to fully understand the client's needs.'

  • 'They are responsive, professional and extremely capable.’

  • ‘I have worked with Thomas Pearman over several years, and he is very knowledgeable, thoughtful, strategic and responsive. His professionalism and attention to detail, and ability to consider the wider strategy make him stand out.’

  • ‘From our experience, BCLP stands out from their competitors for their exceptional client service, marked by a rare combination of legal expertise and empathy.'

  • 'We would like to highlight their patience with us, clarity in communication and tireless dedication, which often goes above and beyond standard expectations to ensure our needs are met, even under tight deadlines.’

  • ‘Laura Wild serves as our primary point of contact and consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and diplomacy. She is always approachable and responsive, even in challenging or high-pressure situations.’

  • 'The BCLP letting real estate team, has a diverse team involved in transactions all across London making them a the most relevant team in the market to work with. With changing landscape you need a team with breadth, strong leadership and and hungry workforce. BCLP has all of the above and would highly recommend.'

  • 'The BCLP letting real estate team, led by Matthew Pomfret is extremely knowledgeable, efficient and commercial. Starting from the top, Matthew sets the tone and makes sure as a client we have a constant dialogue while bringing in the relevant team members to manage multiple transactions, he has provided first class advice, transparent billings schedules, updated positions on commercial terms and always opts for a fair or favourable position.'

Key clients

  • Argent/Kings Cross Central
  • Woolgate Exchange Unit Trust

Work highlights

Advising Argent/Kings Cross Central on the on-going regeneration of the 67-acre King’s Cross scheme.
Advising Woolgate Exchange Unit Trust on the acquisition, asset management, vacant possession, and development constraints aspects of this development.

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Juliet Thomas

Practice head

Nazir Dewji, Samant Narula

Other key lawyers

Matthew Pomfret; Alan Wight; Juliet Thomas; Chris Rowe; Thomas Pearman; Richard Brearley; Laura Wild