Home to real estate development, investment, and finance specialists, Linklaters LLP is highly proficient in distressed real estate matters. The practice is overseen by Andy Bruce, who is well-versed in disposals, property financing, and letting, while Matthew Plaskow is particularly active in the hotel, logistics, and retail sectors. Patrick Plant is noted for his knowledge in leisure property matters, Imogen Jones is active in the infrastructure sector, while Jack Shand is another key team member.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Matthew Plaskow works extremely hard to ensure deliverables, no matter how extensive and complex. Very much a trusted advisor.’
- ‘Deep knowledge, experience, and insight.'
- ‘Andy Bruce is creative, practical, and innovative.’
- 'There is an active keen interest from Partners in our business which brings a culturally strong approach from all staff within the firm. All those we have worked with have displayed excellent specialist knowledge so can give balanced advice in a collaborative fashion. We also receive thoughtful and unsolicited guidance which demonstrates a real care for our business.'
- 'Top tier team, deep knowledge, experience, and insight.'
- 'Nice people.'
Key clients
- Ramsbury
- Obayashi Properties
- AustralianSuper
- Aware Super
- OTPP
- Lendlease
- DigitalBridge Investments
- Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Nuveen
- Feldberg Capital UK
Work highlights
Advised Ramsbury on the pre-let of 220,000 sq ft office space at The M Building, Oxford Street, London, to the accountancy firm, BDO.
Advised City Developments Limited (CDL) on its joint venture with Galliard Group Limited for the acquisition and development of Morden Wharf, Greenwich.
Advised Obayashi on the redevelopment of 60 Gracechurch Street.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Andy Bruce
Other key lawyers
Matthew Plaskow; Patrick Plant; Imogen Jones; Jack Shand