With a particular focus on the logistics sector, K&L Gates LLP is well-versed in real estate planning, tax, financing, and development. The practice is overseen by Christian Major, who is knowledgeable of acquisitions, disposals, developments, and lettings surrounding commercial and residential assets and portfolios. Wayne Smith has a diverse client roster, often acting for private investors and developers.
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- ‘The team is extremely skilled, diverse, and efficient.'
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Key clients
- Abrdn Plc
- Brighton Table Tennis Club
- Coty Inc.
- Edinburgh St James Limited Partnership
- Hakkasan
- LRC Group
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Packaged Living
- Patrizia AG
- SharkNinja
- Slalom Inc.
- Unity Software, Inc.
- Workspace Group Plc
- Zephyr X Developments
Work highlights
Advising Edinburgh St James Limited Partnership on the real estate construction aspects of the St James Quarter Development, one of the biggest construction developments in the UK.
Advising SharkNinja on its letting at 50 Electric Boulevard in London's Battersea Power Station.
Advising Workspace, a major provider of flexible and innovative business space on a significant regeneration scheme in Haringey.
Practice head
Christian Major
Other key lawyers
Wayne Smith