With capabilities in urban regeneration projects, Clifford Chance LLP is a key port of call for asset managers, occupiers, financial investors, developers, and landlords. The practice is overseen by Nigel Howorth, while Angela Kearns is particularly skilled at development forward fundings, development forward purchases, and joint ventures. Ian Painter is highly proficient in over station developments, restructuring, and leasing matters, while Ben Redding is well-regarded in the office, retail, and residential sectors. Melissa Jones is well versed in property financing, while Alis Pay, Alice Raine, and Franc Peña are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The individuals are responsive to the client's needs and are true experts in their field.’
- ‘A very experienced team, with good commercial know-how.'
- ‘Ian Painter is outstanding not least in terms of breadth of knowledge, but also approach in terms of practical and commercial attitude. The CC team would be my "go-to" team for real estate matters.’
- ‘They have an excellent development team.'
- 'The CC team is extremely well-placed within the sector, drawing on a strong and deep group of individuals with exceptional knowledge and commercial acumen.'
- 'Ian Painter is an exceptional partner. He has superb client relationship skills and an unparalleled work ethic. He consistently delivers fantastic service and takes real ownership of issues.'
Key clients
- Aldau Development
- Apollo Global Management
- AshbyCapital
- AXA IM
- BentallGreenOak
- Blackstone
- Canary Wharf Group
- Castleforge
- CK Asset Holdings
- Coin Street Community Builders
- Corinthia Hotels
- GIC
- GLP
- Hammerson plc
- Helical plc
- Hondo Enterprises
- JP Morgan Asset Management
- KKR
- Legal & General
- Melrose Capital
Work highlights
Advised JP Morgan Asset Management on behalf of an institutional investor on the 400,000 sq. ft. development and prelet of 65 Gresham Street to global investment management firm, Squarepoint.
Advised Helical plc on the redevelopment of 100 New Bridge Street, London EC4 including the establishment of a joint venture between Helical plc and a vehicle advised by Orion Capital Managers.
Advising on Clifford Chance's landmark relocation from Canary Wharf to 2 Aldermanbury Square.
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Practice head
Nigel Howorth
Other key lawyers
Angela Kearns; Ian Painter; Ben Redding; Melissa Jones; Alis Pay; Alice Raine; Franc Peña