Litigation
United Kingdom
10 July 2025
The ‘knowledgeable and very experienced’ practice at Slaughter and May is highlighted for its proficiency in data centre, office tower, and retail developments. Richard Keczkes leads the firm’s planning practice and is knowledgeable in environmental mandates, as well as health and safety issues surrounding M&A. Jane Edwarde leads the real estate team and is well-versed in real estate development, financing, and leasing matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are very knowledgeable and experienced in the sector. They have the ability to bring in expertise from across the firm if required.’
- ‘Richard Keczkes and his team have been an invaluable source of advice and help.'
- ‘I have worked with Richard Keczkes over the last few years on a significant development. He is knowledgeable and able to explain issues in a simple, easy to understand manner.'
Key clients
- Arsenal FC
- Clifford Chance
- The Clothworkers’ Company
- Derwent London
- Dentons
- Diageo
- Elysian Residences
- Equinix
- Everton FC
- The Fishmongers’ Company
Work highlights
Advising Derwent on its proposals to demolish and re-develop an island block of buildings at 38 to 70 Baker Street to deliver 30,000sqm of new office space.
Advising a football club on the approvals needed for design changes to its new 52,000-seat stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.
Advising Marubeni on its proposals to develop an onshore wind farm to deliver electricity for thousands of homes in South Wales.
Lawyers
Practice head
Richard Keczkes; Jane Edwarde
Other key lawyers