The team at Mishcon de Reya LLP is known for expertly handling construction matters spanning residential, digital infrastructure, and redevelopment projects. Justine Ayto leads the practice, and has experience advising on student accommodation and office tower development projects in London. Marc Hanson is another standout member of the team, who has longstanding experience handling domestic and international projects, specialising in procurement strategies. The team is further strengthened by Phoebe McLarty and Charlotte Braine, who are well-versed in handling senior living and care home development financing, and mixed-use construction projects, respectively. Another key team member is Simon Hunter, who is well-versed in advising on hotel and leisure developments.
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Key clients
- Brookfield Properties
- Amatrix (part of the Brookfield Group)
- Brunei Investment Authority
- Crosstree Real Estate Partners
- Colt Data Centre Services
- Lodha
- Samocar Worldwide Limited
- IGIS Asset Management
- Staycity Southwark Limited
- PGIM Real Estate
- Goldman Sachs
- Dominus
Work highlights
Advising Brookfield Properties on all construction aspects of its landmark 99 Bishopsgate redevelopment in the City of London, including leading the appointment of the full professional team that supported the successful grant of planning permission in early 2025 for this 54‑storey tower, which will deliver more than 970,000 sq ft of new office space.
Acting for Juramia Limited, part of the Brunei Investment Authority, on the £500m redevelopment of Lansdowne House in Berkeley Square.
Acting for Staycity on the development of its flagship 350‑bed Wilde Aparthotel at 202–208 Blackfriars Road, a 25‑storey scheme that will form part of the group’s £800m Central London development pipeline.
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Practice head
Justine Ayto
Other key lawyers
Marc Hanson; Phoebe McLarty; Charlotte Braine; Simon Hunter