Macfarlanes LLP is sought after by institutions, investors, developers, and occupiers on a varied stream of advisory and contentious work. Mark Lawrence oversees the team, regularly advising on fire safety and cladding disputes, while Douglas Wass is familiar with arbitration and litigation within office, residential, and industrial projects. Eloise Illingworth acts on a broad caseload, including rights of light work, break notices, and contested lease renewals, and Harry O’Reilly acts on building safety disputes. Andy Mather is another key name in the group.
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‘A fab team with real strength in depth - known for acting in technically and legally complex real estate disputes (in particular relating to development work) as well as core real estate work including telecommunications. They are real strategic thinkers and deliver practical, effective advice.’
‘A highly respected and very experienced firm, with excellent strength and depth.’
Key clients
- Industrial Property Investment Fund
- Omnicom
Work highlights
Advising the tenant, Redvesev Limited, in lease renewal proceedings in relation to the timing of the imposition of a landlord’s redevelopment break clause.
Practice head
Mark Lawrence
Other key lawyers
Douglas Wass; Eloise Illingworth; Harry O'Reilly; Andy Mather