Noted for its strength in sizeable leasing and office transactions, Taylor Wessing is knowledgeable on data centre and logistics assets. Chris Turley and Paul Lawrence jointly lead the practice, and Turley is vastly experienced in investment and development matters. Lawrence is highly proficient in the sale and acquisition of trophy assets, while Mark Rajbenbach specialises in structured investment work. Leona Ahmed assists institutional investors from Asia and the Middle East, Matthew Swainston is skilled at complex development projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘They are available when needed, and each team member is an excellent lawyer in their own right. They collaborate effectively as a team, and their delivery in terms of technical skill, commercial awareness, and speed is unmatched.’
- ‘Matthew Swainston is my main contact, and I highly recommend him.’
- ‘Matthew Swainston is a class act: commercial, deeply knowledgeable about the market, and consistently delivers. That he is easy to get along with and has a sense of humour are added bonuses that help ease the pressure of high-stakes work.’
- ‘The partners are personable, experienced, and professional, with the ability to explain complex issues in layman’s terms. They are strong but commercial negotiators on detailed legal points.’
- ‘Victoria Butcher is highly responsive, practical, and efficient. She delivers excellent advice quickly and communicates in a concise and commercial way.’
- ‘Leona Ahmed is clear, calm under pressure, and a brilliant strategic thinker. She brings clarity to complex transactions and is always focused on the bigger picture.’
Key clients
- Invesco Real Estate
- BGO
- Fortress Investment Group
- Canada Life
- EQT Real Estate
- Cain International
- Kamco Invest
- London & Regional
- MARK
- CC Land
- Crosstree Real Estate Partners
Work highlights
Advising Invesco Real Estate on the establishment of a £500m joint venture with UK-based developer Simten.
Advising Canada Life on various transactions relating to its UK property portfolio, with an aggregate value of over £400m in 2024.
Advised LabTech Investments on its sale of 90 High Holborn to Greycoat for £180 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Matthew Swainston
Mark Rajbenbach
Practice head
Chris Turley; Paul Lawrence
Other key lawyers
Mark Rajbenbach; Leona Ahmed; Matthew Swainston