Burges Salmon LLP‘s broad caseload encompasses commercial, residential, and transport-led regeneration projects. The practice, which is a key contact for developers, local authorities, and public sector bodies, is jointly overseen by Ross Polkinghorne, Philip Beer, and Gary Soloman. Beer and Polkinghorne’s recent workload include sizeable regeneration projects, while Soloman is vastly experienced in planning and compulsory purchases. Notably, Richard Clark has over two decades of experience in property development, Amy Simpson is skilled at redevelopment projects, and Jessica Garner is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Key strengths continue to be complex development and regeneration, especially with a transport or energy connection.'
‘Philip Beer is skilled at transport-connected development, and Ross Polkinghorn is well-regarded in the industrial and logistics sectors.'
‘They are a very personable and commercially minded team who also understand the challenges of local government governance.'
‘Ross Polkinghorne is excellent, and highly recommended for commercial and development site transactional work.'
‘A great understanding of the commercial attributes and drivers of a deal.’
‘Ross Polkinghorne co-leads a strong team and can seek expertise across different teams as required -- which often it is with a real estate deal.'
Key clients
- Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Transport for London
- Places for London
- YTL Developments (UK)
- University of Bristol
- Hodgetts Industrial
- St Modwen Properties
- Tritax Big Box REIT
- Tritax Symmetry
- Stevenage Borough Council
- UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
- Aviva Investors
Work highlights
Advising the Greater London Authority in connection with the £1 billion multi-phased 3,500+ unit residential development at Beam Park, Dagenham.
Advising Aviva Investors, Land Improvement Holdings and the Diocese of St Albans, on the £1.75 billion development scheme known as Linmere, a 630-acre site, to the north of London.
Advising YTL Developments on the Brabazon urban community near Bristol, which has plans for 6,500 new homes, 62 acres of employment space, acres of parkland, new schools, and a thriving town-centre.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ross Polkinghorne
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Amy Simpson
Practice head
Ross Polkinghorne; Philip Beer; Gary Soloman
Other key lawyers
Richard Clark; Amy Simpson; Jessica Garner