Real estate
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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Profile
Work Department
Real estate, property development and regeneration.
Position
Partner specialising in Real Estate Development. Advises both the private and public sector on town and city centre mixed use regeneration projects and new communities. Particular experience in residential, industrial and office led regeneration projects developed in joint venture and/or procured via a competitive dialogue.
Career
Trained Burges Salmon; qualified 2002; partner 2011.
Memberships
Law Society.
Education
Attended Hayle Community School; Penwith College; Cardiff University (1999 LLB Hons; 2000 DipLP).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.'
Key clients
- Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Transport for London
Work highlights
Advising the Greater London Authority in connection with the £1 billion multi-phased 3,500+ unit residential development at Beam Park, Dagenham.