Headed by Lee Medlock, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP boasts a diverse client roster, including developers, landed estates, and high-net-worth individuals. Kim Lalli joined the team from Wedlake Bell LLP in April 2024 and has more than three decades of experience in the real estate sector. Lalli is knowledgeable on property acquisitions, disposals, as well as residential and mixed-use developments. Suzi Gatward oversees the firm’s regeneration and development sales team and is well-versed in regeneration schemes, development agreements, and infrastructure agreements.
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- 'The CRS team are incredibly personable. They are very professional, knowledgeable, well-resourced, and supported by related departments. The team really set themselves apart by the way in which they interact with and treat clients.'
- 'They are very good at understanding complexities and drivers, both legal and commercial.'
- 'Suzi Gatward is a pair of safe hands and incredibly experienced. She is always friendly and bubbly.'
Key clients
- Bellway Homes
- The City of London
- The Howard de Walden Estate
- Keepmoat Homes
- Vistry Homes
- Lovett Care
Work highlights
Advised Bellway Homes on the sale of an entire block at the Eastbrook Village site to a PRS provider.
Advised The City of London on British Land’s development of Norton Folgate, Shoreditch
Advised Vistry Homes Limited on its acquisition of the Ford Airfield Site in Arundel, West Sussex.
Practice head
Lee Medlock
Other key lawyers
Kim Lalli; Suzi Gatward