Simmons & Simmons covers the spectrum of real estate asset developments, but with particular strength in the life sciences, office and logistics spaces. In addition, the firm regularly advises clients on pre-letting and financing aspects of development projects. The team is led by John Kelsey and includes Ali Crosthwaite, a specialist in residential and retail schemes. Matthew Hooton advises on site assemblies, options, pre-lets and forward funding. Jonathon Wilkes focuses on development management and joint ventures. In February 2024, Barry Gross joined the team from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.
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Key clients
- Breakthrough Properties
- Old Park Lane Management Limited
- Deka Immobilien
- Next Energy
- Legal & General
- Firethorn
- Realty Income
- Patrizia
- Blackrock
- Valor Real Estate
Lawyers
Practice head
John Kelsey
Other key lawyers
Ali Crosthwaite; Matthew Hooton; Alice Bell; Jonathon Wilkes; Ashley Davidson; Caroline Turner-Inskip; James Curry; Barry Gross