Counting major retailers, residential construction companies, and government bodies among its client roster, the Dentons London real estate team is prepared to advise retailers on their retail occupational portfolio, as well as demonstrating high activity on transactions for a wide range of sectors. Practice head Rob Thompson engages closely with the office, logistics, and retail sectors on real estate finance, investment, and development matters. Simon Masri is instructed by institutions and public companies on structured investment acquisitions and developments, while Alex Coulter chiefly focuses on asset management and development work. Andrew Henderson adds additional acquisitions and disposals strength to the team. Tom Taylor joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in August 2024.
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Key clients
- RTP Global
- Harrison Street
- Realstar
- Heitman
- Royal Mail
- John Lewis Partnership
- Waitrose
- Taylor Wimpey
- Frasers Group Plc
- Transport for London
- Redevco
- P3 Logistics
Work highlights
Assisted Sainsbury's with the acquisition of ten leasehold sites from HHGL (Homebase) for conversion into Sainsbury's supermarkets.
Advising Fraser Group on the proposals for Sports Direct’s 112ha campus headquarters development near Ansty in Warwickshire; the scheme will include hotel, warehouses, and R&D facilities, as well as leisure facilities.
Advised on the real estate aspects of Group 1 Automotive's £346m acquisition of Inchcape's UK dealerships in a short timescale under a bidding process.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Rob Thompson
Other key lawyers
Simon Masri; Alex Coulter; Andrew Henderson; Tom Taylor