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 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.’
Key clients
- Alpha UK PUT 2
- 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.
Practice head
Antony Philips; Paul Houston
Other key lawyers
Rhodri Pazzi-Axworthy; Gary Pickard