Litigation
United Kingdom
10 July 2025
Slaughter and May advises clients on direct and indirect investments across asset classes, including offices, retail, and industrial. The firm is especially experienced in assisting clients with leasehold investment transactions and financings. Jane Edwarde leads the team, advising on retail and office transactions. John Nevin is another key name, and is well-versed in pre-lettings. Mark Gulliford assists clients with financing structures and joint ventures. Simon Bartle is also of note.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Knowledgeable and very experienced in the sector. Able to bring in expertise from across the firm if required.’
‘John Nevin and Simon Bartle are approachable and have a complete understanding about the organisation, ethos and mission of their clients.’
‘Analytical capability and interpersonal skills make them exceptional in reaching strong outcomes for clients.’
‘Exceptional ability to deliver on complex transactions.’
‘Jane Edwarde and Mark Gulliford are leaders in their field, with the ability to deal with problems in an exceptionally commercial manner.’
Key clients
- The Clothworkers’ Company
- Derwent London
- The Fishmongers’ Company
- Legal & General
- Masterworks
- Midlothian Capital Partners
- NTT Urban Development Corporation
- Song Capital Partners
Lawyers
Practice head
Jane Edwarde
Other key lawyers
John Nevin; Simon Bartle; Mark Gulliford