Often handling high-value development transactions, A&O Shearman’s broad caseload encompasses property redevelopments, joint ventures, and litigation. The practice is overseen by Christopher Woolf, who counts family offices, investors, and sovereign wealth funds on his client roster. Nick Saner is another key name within the practice, and he often handles real estate acquisitions, joint ventures, and lettings.
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  • 'A good team with a strong bench.'

Key clients

  • Orion Capital Managers
  • Shurgard
  • Cofinimmo SA
  • Mapletree
  • Quadrant Estates
  • Nuveen
  • Oxford Properties
  • Evans Randall
  • Henderson Park
  • Westbrook

Work highlights

Acted for Orion Capital Managers on the acquisition and redevelopment of Panorama St Pauls (PSP).
Advised Orion Capital Managers on the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture with Helical for the redevelopment of 100 New Bridge Street, London EC4 on a preferred equity basis.

Practice head

Christopher Woolf

Other key lawyers

Nick Saner