Burges Salmon LLP is well reputed for its expertise in the renewable energy space; the commercial property team is also well-regarded in hotel acquisition and development work. Led by Robert Forman, the team is well regarded in portfolio management, property refinancings and real estate due diligence mandates, while Forman works for all key stakeholders and is equipped to advise on the full gamut of commercial property work. The team is strengthened further by Fay Lamb and Matthew Bruce.
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Key clients
- Henderson Park
- Atlas Hotels
- Blackneedle and Whiteneedle
- Pandox Hotels
- Starwood Capital
- London & Regional Properties
- West Ranga
- Rouguemont and Intertrust Limited
- Larch Care Homes
- BSW Timber
- St Andrew's Brewers
- Brownsword Hotels
Work highlights
Advising London & Regional on numerous investment acquisitions including a David Lloyd leisure club in Hamilton, a Nuffield Health gym in Bromley, and the Legoland Hotel, Windsor.
Advising Pandox on the acquisition and financing of DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre.
Advising Henderson Park on the real estate and construction aspects of the extensive refurbishment/extension of the Caledonian Hotel and several retail lettings in Edinburgh including leases/variations with Fortuna Properties, Bread Meats Bread, Pizza Express, Specsavers and Whisky and Wine.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Fay Lamb
Practice head
Robert Forman
Other key lawyers
Fay Lamb; Matthew Bruce