Acting for a diverse group of national and international clients from various sectors, including the education, healthcare, and motor retail spaces, Clarkslegal LLP handles the full range of development projects and transactions. Simon Ralphs, an expert in advising institutional investors, large retailers and property funds on real estate development and investment matters, heads the department. Pierre Dutton‘s practice focuses on acquisitions and disposals of investment properties, developments, and insolvency and restructuring matters.
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‘The team is approachable, very competent and deals with matters on a timely basis.’
‘They have a good understanding of our business and how we work, and fit in with our requirements. They are all friendly, courteous and competent.’
‘Very good all-round practice that can give advice on everything I’ve asked for and do it properly and efficiently.’
‘Simon Ralphs is extremely competent.’
Key clients
- NTT Data UK Limited
- Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited
- Newham Sixth Form College Further Education Corporation
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- St Clair Developments Limited
- Lafarge UK Pension Trustees
- Eden Motor Group
- Offsite Archive Storage and Integrated Services
- Liquidators of Carillion plc
- The Really Local Group
Work highlights
Assisted the Really Local Group with a number of important regeneration projects.
Assisted Crown Packaging UK plc, part of the Eviosys Group, with ongoing property management matters, as well as broader real estate issues.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Simon Ralphs
Other key lawyers
Pierre Dutton