Jointly led by Paul Houston and Antony Philips, Fieldfisher is geared to handle real estate development, financing, and investment. Houston’s broad caseload encompasses the acquisition and disposal of investment portfolios, as well as the real estate aspects of corporate transactions. Rhodri Pazzi-Axworthy is reputed in the nursing home, renewable energy, and student accommodation sectors, while Gary Pickard is vastly experienced in property transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are very good with clients and able to anticipate their needs. The firm is able to operate at a strategic level while also maintaining precision in technical drafting. The infrastructure is strong, but it is the people who make it work.’
- ‘They provided excellent legal advice on controversial issues, which enabled us to secure a transaction. Their knowledge of lease interpretation and approach to navigating complexity was especially valuable. Billing is always clear and concise.’
- ‘Antony Philips is a consummate professional. I valued both his legal expertise and the human connection he brings to the relationship. He is highly contactable, which is essential in a fast-moving environment like the city.’
- ‘Paul Houston provides excellent client service and has strong investment insight. He is commercially minded and responsive.’
- ‘Gary Pickard provided excellent support throughout the negotiation process. His work was instrumental in presenting us with options that facilitated a successful outcome.’
- ‘Antony Philips is impressive, he is personable, precise, and professional. His ability to balance strategic input with technical mastery makes him stand out.’
Key clients
- Alpha UK PUT 2
- DWS
- Huris (Grange Park) Limited (DWS)
Work highlights
Acting for DWS on the sale of its central London office building, St Brides House, 10 and 11 Salisbury Square, and 1-4 Dorset Buildings, London to a joint venture entity formed by a global real estate investment company and a London-based developer.
Acting for the City of London Corporation on their plans for the wholesale markets of Smithfield and Billingsgate.
Acting for the administrators on the sale of the Royale Park Group.
Practice head
Antony Philips; Paul Houston
Other key lawyers
Rhodri Pazzi-Axworthy; Gary Pickard