Osborne Clarke LLP has a strong reputation in advising across the full life cycle of commercial property matters, with particular expertise in complex investment acquisitions and disposals, asset and portfolio management issues, mixed-use and residential developments, and real estate finance work. The team is a trusted partner to national real estate investors, developers, contractors, investment funds, and landlords. The practice is led by Rebecca Tuffs, whose work centres on regeneration projects, investment transactions, and real estate financings, particularly for clients in the life sciences sector. Steve Schofield and Nick Simpson are other key members of the team, contributing significant experience across the firm’s development and investment mandates.
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‘Very responsive and knowledgeable. Understand our business and its needs.’
'Rebecca Tuffs is fantastic. Always happy to chat, keen to build a lasting relationship. Makes me feel valued.’
'A really well resourced team, extremely knowledgeable across all elements of land and planning, including the most frequently and least frequently encountered matters. Very professional and personable in their manner.'
'There are genuinely many outstanding partners and associates within OC who support the overall conclusion about the business. Steve Schofield is a particular stand out character with a depth and breadth of knowledge.'
Key clients
- Barratt/David Wilson Homes
- Topland Jupiter
- British Land plc
- Taylor Wimpey
- Laufin Properties Limited
- QinetiQ Limited
- Rotch Property Group
- Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company
- Persimmon
- Vistry
- Dalata Hotel Group
- BRiCS
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Rebecca Tuffs
Other key lawyers
Steve Schofield; Nick Simpson