With activity across the healthcare, office, and residential sectors, Wedlake Bell LLP is a key port of call for sizeable real estate developers. The practice is jointly led by David de Maupeou, Marc Leyshon, and Rachel Walbourn, and Maupeou is knowledgeable of mixed-use development schemes. Walbourn is noted for her transactional capabilities, Leyshon is geared to handle asset management, and Suzanne Gill is well-versed in logistics development.
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‘The team is partner-led and has both depth and breadth.'
'They can deal with tight timeframes on acquisitions and lettings.'
'They are commercial in their approach and very good value for money.’
Key clients
- Global Holdings Group
- Oxford Science Enterprises
- CALA Group
- GSE Property Group
- Helical Plc
- Native Land
- Chartway Partnerships Group
- Jaynic Properties Ltd
- Fenton Whelan
- Care UK
- Fuller, Smith & Turner
Work highlights
Advised Oxford Science Enterprises on a joint venture with the Crown Estate to deliver life science premises, kickstarted by the acquisition of the former Debenhams in Oxford city centre.
Advised Chartway Partnerships Groupon the development of 121 new cutting edge eco homes within the Ebbsfleet Garden City ‘new town’ masterplan.
Advised Fenton Whelan on the acquisition of this historic Belgrave mansion that was subject to a freezing order imposed on the seller, and its subsequent planned redevelopment.
Practice head
David de Maupeou; Marc Leyshon; Rachel Walbourn
Other key lawyers
Suzanne Gill