Baker McKenzie advises clients across the spectrum of investment work, including assisting with sales, leasebacks, and joint ventures. The firm has seen recent activity in the hotel, office, and logistics sectors, advising on portfolio and individual site transactions. Justin Salkeld leads the practice, advising on transactional and development aspects of investments. Ben Farnell supports a range of clients, such as individuals, multinational corporations, and foreign governments. Stefanie Price is a retail specialist within the team. Jack Rubin focuses on real estate finance and construction.
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Testimonials
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‘The team functions as a highly valued adviser with a strong demonstration of client care and commitment.’
‘Stefanie Price is a dependable and skilled adviser. Extremely responsive and client focused.'
'Jack Rubin is a rising star in the department. Highly intelligent and capable, a very thoughtful and commercial operator who is far more than a safe pair of hands.’
'Stefanie Price is an independent worker, and I appreciate the fact that she pre-empts problems with practical solutions for the client.’
'The team has built up a deep working knowledge of our sector and business and functions as a highly valued adviser with strong demonstration of client care and commitment.'
Key clients
- Intermediate Capital Group
- Shiying Property Holdings Limited
- CLdN Cobelfret
- Frasers Property
- Capri Holdings
- HNA International Property Investment Company Three Limited
- HIG Realty
- Fattal Group
- Mapletree Investments
- Edwardian Group Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Edwardian Group Limited on the sale of a 10 hotel portfolio to Starwood Capital.
- Acting for Shimao in connection with the sale of their landmark asset building,"Sancroft" to Greycoat and Mitsui JV.
- Acting for Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust Ellesmere Trust on the GBP 101m forward-funding of the development of a Peugeot logistics centre in Ellesmere Port, near Liverpool and subsequent lease.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Justin Salkeld
Other key lawyers
Ben Farnell; Stefanie Price; Jack Rubin