Leveraging its international spread, Norton Rose Fulbright is well-equipped to advise overseas investors on the contentious aspects of their UK property investments and projects. Department head David Stevens is noted for his work on disputes regarding development constraints, dilapidations, and tenant insolvency. Stevens works alongside Greg Rouse, a crucial presence on a diverse variety of mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘The provision of prompt, efficient and effective legal advice.’
‘David Stevens provides comprehensive, detailed advice and is both personable and approachable.
- ‘Greg Rouse - very helpful, thorough, personable and approachable.’
‘Very good technical knowledge on property matters and planning issues.’
- ‘Sensible advice and detailed insight into very complex matters.’
‘David Stevens and Greg Rouse are very highly valued, key to resolving one of our most difficult and expensive claims.’
Key clients
- 57 Whitehall S.A.R.L.
- BMO Asset Management
- BMW (UK) Limited
- BNP Paribas Real Estate
- Caleus
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Commerz Real
- Dorrington plc
- ERGO Versicherung AG, UK Branch
- IMI plc
- Ivanhoe Cambridge/Residential Land (Circus Apartments Limited)
- Kings Road Property Limited
Work highlights
Acting for the developer of 81-103 Kings Road in Chelsea in relation to the development constraints/potentially contentious aspects of the high-profile mixed-use redevelopment, including in respect of 1954 Act opposed lease renewal proceedings with the existing anchor tenant, Marks & Spencer PLC.
Acted for Canterbury Christ Church University in obtaining a High Court vesting order in respect of 2 properties accidentally omitted from a Transfer from a subsequently dissolved company.
Advising in respect of the development constraints/potentially contentious aspects of the ongoing high-profile mixed-use £1.5 billion redevelopment of the Olympia Exhibition Centre.
Practice head
David Stevens
Other key lawyers
Greg Rouse