Headed by Justin Salkeld, Baker McKenzie is noted for its capabilities in property transactions, leasebacks, joint ventures, and development agreements. Salkeld is well-versed in real estate financing, as well as hotel acquisitions, disposals, and operations, while Ben Farnell is skilled at renewable energy developments. Stefanie Price is knowledgeable on landlord and tenant law and is well-regarded in the retail sector, Jack Rubin is experienced in residential conveyancing, and Hugo Jay handles forward sale arrangements.
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Key clients

  • Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
  • Shiying Property Holdings Limited
  • CLdN Cobelfret
  • Frasers Property
  • Capri Holdings
  • HNA International Property Investment Company Three Limited
  • HIG Realty
  • Fattal Group
  • Mapletree Investments
  • Edwardian Group Limited
  • Tapestry
  • Colt

Work highlights

Acting for the consortium of lenders in relation to the financing, refinancing, construction, and re-development of all phases of the Battersea Power Station.
Acting for longstanding international client PepsiCo in respect of its HQ relocation to ONE Station Hill, Reading, the landmark 275,000 sq. ft mixed-use flagship development with Grade A office space.
Acting for Pennine House Limited on the successful judicial review challenge to major transport scheme in Bradford.

Practice head

Justin Salkeld

Other key lawyers

Ben Farnell; Stefanie Price; Jack Rubin; Hugo Jay