Jointly led by Sarah Sivyour and David Jones, Ashurst is a key port of call for multi-investor funds on real estate acquisitions. Jones is geared to handle international real estate joint ventures and Sivyour is noted for her extensive transactional capabilities. Melanie Jordan is reputed in the logistics and build to rent sectors, Chris Benbow is knowledgeable of investments into European real estate, and Lucy Pilgrim often advises landlords and tenants on asset management mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They provide consistency and operate seamlessly, almost as an extension of our own team.’
- ‘The Ashurst team are a pleasure to work with and are very knowledgeable.'
- ‘Melanie Jordan and her team really work as business partners alongside us. They have been innovative in their approach to our queries and structures, and consistently provide high-quality, pragmatic advice. They are our trusted adviser for UK real estate transactions.’
- ‘David Jones consistently delivers. He co-leads a responsive and reliable team and maintains a strong understanding of our commercial priorities.’
- ‘Melanie Jordan is extremely pragmatic and commercial, and she consistently delivers high-quality, timely output. She is very responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Chris Benbow is technically excellent and easy to deal with. He provides practical, commercial advice and has been a real asset to our transactions.’
Key clients
- La Francaise
- Savills
- Pontegadea
- Deutsche Bank
- Oxford Properties
- Lendlease Group
- Invesco
- Panattoni
- Mirae Asset Global Investment
- Barings
- City Developments Limited
- McLaren Group
Work highlights
Advised Tritax on all aspects of its recent acquisition and joint venture, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the largest data centres in the UK.
Advised Oxford Properties on their first joint venture with pension fund AustralianSuper (AS).
Advised Barings on acquiring a purpose built student accommodation project in Vauxhall, London.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sarah Sivyour; David Jones
Other key lawyers
Melanie Jordan; Chris Benbow; Lucy Pilgrim