Counting institutional investors, private equity, and hedge funds on its client roster, DLA Piper is jointly led by James Knox, Lorraine Reader, and Jo Owens. Knox has over three decades of real estate experience, Owen is well-regarded in the student housing, data centre, and hotel sectors, while Reader is focused on industrial acquisitions. William Naunton is a key port of call for various private equity clients, while Bonnie Calnan and Nicholas Haringman are other key team members.
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'Incredibly strong practice.'
'They have a deep bench across real estate, planning, commercial, corporate, and litigation. There are not many practices with that breadth.'
‘Stand out individuals are Paul Jayson and William Naunton.'
Key clients
- The Blackstone Group
- Shaftesbury
- Nuveen
- PGIM Real Estate
- Harrison Street
- GLP
- Ares
- TPG Europe
- KKR
Work highlights
Advised Blackstone Real Estate on the acquisition of Village Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and developer, from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners.
Advised PGIM Real Estate on the acquisition of Signature Senior Lifestyle (Signature), one of the UK's leading owners, developers, and operators of senior housing.
Advised KKR, Amante Capital, and The Baupost Group, on their acquisition of a portfolio of 33 Marriott International hotels across the UK.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
James Knox; Lorraine Reader; Jo Owen
Other key lawyers
William Naunton; Bonnie Calnan; Nicholas Haringman: Paul Jayson