Particularly reputed for its activity in the sports sector, Slaughter and May is well-versed in development financing, joint ventures, and planning. The practice is overseen by Jane Edwarde, who is experienced in property acquisitions, disposals, financing, and leasing. John Nevin is knowledgeable on major lettings, Simon Bartle is skilled at landlord and tenant matters, while Mark Gulliford is highly proficient in the real estate aspects of corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are able to unpick and document complex deal structures with ease, allowing deals to progress quickly and efficiently. A close eye on the commercial details helps enormously when progressing commercial points.'
- ‘John Nevin is a top rate solicitor who has a superb understanding of commercial matters and a brilliant ability to cut through problems. A safe pair of hands all round.'
- ‘The lawyers are extremely smart, commercial, and responsive, with a personal approach.'
- ‘Everyone we work with is very high quality, particularly Simon Bartle. ’
Key clients
- Arsenal
- Clothworkers’ Company
- Crystal Palace
- Derwent London
- Everton
- Equinix
- Fishmonger’s Company
- Halsbury Homes
- IPI Partners
- John Lewis Partnership
- Legal & General
- Lendlease
- London Square
- Marks and Spencer
- Masterworks
- MTR Corporation
- NTT Urban Development Corporation
- Ocado
- Therme Group
- Uniper
Work highlights
Advised Legal & General as its strategic partner for a new state-of-the-art distribution campus for Nike at Magna Park.
Advising Derwent London on the mixed-use redevelopment of 50 Baker Street, London W1.
Advising Therme Group on its Therme Manchester development, a major new wellbeing resort at Manchester’s Trafford City.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Simon Bartle
Mark Gulliford
Practice head
Jane Edwarde
Other key lawyers
John Nevin; Simon Bartle; Mark Gulliford