Mishcon de Reya LLP possesses strong expertise in the build-to-rent, elderly care and student accommodation sectors. The practice is led by Anita Rivera, who serves as a key advisor to investment funds, property companies and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Daniel Farrand is well-regarded for his work in the private rented sector. The team recently expanded with the additions of partners Nicholle Kingsley in October 2024 and Ian Ginbey in May 2025. Tom Barton departed the team in mid-2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Mischon's planning department is excellent.’
‘Anita Rivera is very good indeed - always responsive, analytical and superb with clients. Thomas Renn is an up-and-coming superstar.’
‘A growing team of extremely capable planning lawyers who have a great ability to simplify legal issues and apply legal considerations to the real world objectives of development projects.’
‘Anita Rivera - always available to talk through issues and get to the nub of the matter, giving clear advice that greatly assists the progress of development projects.’
‘Breadth and depth of experience.’
- 'A growing team of extremely capable planning lawyers who have a great ability to simplify legal issues and apply legal considerations to the real world objectives of development projects.'
Key clients
- Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited
- LCJ Mountain Farms Limited
- Glebe FC Ltd
- Notting Hill Genesis
- 2020 Developments (Luton) Limited
- DV5 Properties (York Way) Limited
- Elephant and Castle Properties Limited
- Trustees of the 12 HP Nominee Trust
- Get Living
- J D Wombwell & Son Partnership
- The Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Limited Partnership
- Capital & Counties CG Limited
Work highlights
Advising Earls Court Partnership Ltd (ECPL – a joint venture between EC Properties and TfL) on its masterplan regeneration of the Earls Court site.
Advising Get Living on urban regeneration schemes including the redevelopment of the Elephant and Castle Town Centre development (comprising the former shopping centre and London College of Communications sites) and East Village area of the London Olympic site.
Acting for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Limited Partnership (the Partnership) in relation to several planning matters at the Harwell Science campus which aims to deliver 600,000 sq ft of cutting-edge R&D and laboratory accommodation.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nicholle Kingsley
Anita Rivera
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anita Rivera
Other key lawyers
Daniel Farrand; Nicholle Kingsley; Ian Ginbey; Thomas Renn