Headed by Louise Cartwright, Osborne Clarke LLP’s broad caseload encompasses sustainable asset work, mixed-use schemes, and regeneration schemes. William Gay is particularly well-regarded in the residential development sector and is experienced in urban extensions, while Rajindh Mangat is particularly active in the build-to-rent sector, and often handles property acquisitions and disposals. Emma McPeake is often engaged in development-related property management.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Osborne Clarke provides a strong, commercially-focused service in property development, offering end-to-end legal support with deep sector knowledge and a practical, partner-led approach. Their advice is consistently aligned with business goals, and they demonstrate strong responsiveness, planning expertise, and market insight across a range of complex projects.
  • 'Osborne Clarke delivers consistently high-quality, commercially minded support on development projects. Their team brings deep sector knowledge, clear communication, and a practical, solutions-focused approach. We\'ve especially valued the partner involvement and responsiveness.'

Key clients

  • Global Logistics Properties (GLP)
  • British Land
  • M&G
  • Patrizia
  • Centerbridge
  • Panattoni
  • Mirastar
  • KKR
  • Barratt London
  • ICG
  • SEGRO
  • Packaged Living
  • Canary Wharf Group plc
  • Bouygues
  • Welbeck Land
  • Industrious
  • Marchmont

Work highlights

Advising GLP on a 20 year build to suit pre-let with Nike inc for the construction of a bespoke state of the art logistics campus at Magna Park Corby and the associated development forward funding with L&G for £250m+.
Advising BY Developments Limited on Phase 4 of the significant £600 million regeneration scheme at Canning Town, handling the forward funding of purpose-built student accommodation for £150m.
Advising Barratt Redrow on the turnkey multi-unit development agreement of 300+ PRS units.

Practice head

Louise Cartwright

Other key lawyers

William Gay; Rajindh Mangat; Emma McPeake