Employment and Labour Law
United Kingdom
18 August 2025
Specialising in regeneration projects, Winckworth Sherwood LLP counts landlords, tenants, investors, ultra-high net worth family offices, and developers on its client roster. Francesco Ferrari leads the practice and is highly proficient in development schemes involving joint ventures between public and private clients. Andrew Bedford is well-versed in student and residential developments, and James Corbett is knowledgeable in property transactions. Melina Whitehair handles lettings for landlords and tenants, while Andrew Kinsey and Elizabeth Pipe are other key members of the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are able to give high-level advice that is commercially aware rather than just a legal perspective. Excellent insight across all aspects of the transactions that they have been involved in.’
‘Elizabeth Pipe is my go-to for advice and guidance on all matters.'
Key clients
- Barratt Homes
- Berkeley Homes
- Bouygues
- LinkCity
- Countryside
- Fairview
- J Sainsbury PLC
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- SC Johnson
- St George PLC
- South Downs Residential Group
- Telford homes
Work highlights
Advised McDonald’s on their plans to open 200 new restaurants in the UK over the next 4 years, with £1 billion of investment.
Advised Sainsbury’s on the grant of three new leases in the JJ Mack Building on Charterhouse Street, EC1, as it relocates its head office from 33 Holborn.
Advising Barratt Redrow on a series of joint ventures through a number of LLPs with Places for London (a subsidiary of Transport for London).
Practice head
Francesco Ferrari
Other key lawyers
Andrew Bedford; James Corbett; Melina Whitehair; Andrew Kinsey; Elizabeth Pipe