Noted for its experience in big-ticket acquisitions, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is skilled at infrastructure, residential, and regeneration projects. The practice is jointly led by Nicholas Barlett and Lee Jackson, and Barlett is reputed in the student accommodation, build-to-rent, and senior living sectors. Jackson is a strong choice for private equity clients investing in real estate, and Tom Goldsmith’s recent caseload encompasses property pre-letting. Stewart Womersley focuses on cross-border structured real estate investments, while Clare Rudd, Rob Donell, Phillipa Widman, and Claire Haley are other key team members.
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Key clients
- Unite Group Plc
- GFH Financial Group
- Legal & General
- NFU Mutual
- Elite UK Reit
- Chinese Estates
- AIPUT
- Tritax London Logistics Fund
- Phoenix Life Limited
Work highlights
Advised Unite Students on a significant portfolio asset swap involving nine Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) assets.
Advised AIPUT on its disposal of a 74 acre site at Heathrow, London to Tritax Big Box REIT plc for an initial consideration of £70 million.
Advised NFU Mutual on five new investment purchases throughout the UK, including one office building and four retail park assets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Nicholas Barlett; Lee Jackson,
Other key lawyers
Tom Goldsmith; Stewart Womersley; Clare Rudd; Rob Donell; Phillipa Widman; Claire Haley