Led by Hetan Ganatra, Watson Farley & Williams LLP excels in the PBSA, BTR and residential sectors. Ganatra has significant experience in mixed-use property schemes and affordable living developments in London. Louise Kyle is noted for her work on sophisticated projects in the office sector, with Barry Hembling a key figure in leisure and sports developments. The team has been strengthened by the arrival of Kumar Tewari in October 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Gravity Co-Living
- BP Pension Fund
- Zaha Hadid Architects
Work highlights
Acting for RPL and its development manager, Crossmark Estates, on the development of a BTR scheme.
Acting for BP Pension Fund and its development manager, Urban Vision, on the forward funding development acquisition of 167 single family houses for private rental.
Acting for Gravity Co-Living Limited on its portfolio of properties across the UK.
Practice head
Hetan Ganatra
Other key lawyers
Louise Kyle; Barry Hembling; Kumar Tewari