Osborne Clarke LLP maintains a standout track record in high-profile residential and mixed-use development projects, counting leading national investors, developers, contractors and lenders among its key roster of clients. Michelle McGurl leads the team and specialises in large-scale regeneration projects, while Ian Wilkinson acts for international investors in acquisitions, disposals and asset management mandates. David North advises developers and investors on matters concerning student accommodation, and ‘technically excellent’ Alice Conway is a key contact in the firm’s built environment team. Both Steve Schofield and Colin Stratton specialise in residential development projects, and Adam Hayward advises on regeneration, retail and investment mandates, while Joanna Risdale handles a range of real estate transactions.
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‘The team have always gone above and beyond to understand our business, the deal positioning and commercial drivers.’
‘Very approachable and always happy to help.’
‘Alice Conway is technically excellent and takes a great approach to getting deals done.’
‘The team are very attentive and work collaboratively with us.’
'The OC group are one of the most dedicated real estate teams I have dealt with.'
Key clients
- BDW Trading Limited (Barratt Developments)
- Bellway Homes
- Bewley Homes
- British Land
- Canary Wharf Group
- CBRE Investment Management
- Cotswold Homes
- Countryside Partnerships
- Crest Nicholson Developments
- DTZ Investors
Work highlights
- Instructed by Warehouse REIT to dispose of a 23 unit logistics scheme, plus office block, with a parcel of development land in Cambridge.
- Continue to be the panel firm of choice for major housebuilder client Barratt and David Wilson Homes on planning and property matters.
- Advised Wildstone on the acquisition of digital advertising assets in Netherlands, Germany, Spain and UK together with financing from Deutsche Bank and including the acquisition of the Redext business in Spain and the Power Tower business in the Netherlands.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Michelle McGurl
Other key lawyers
David North; Ian Wilkinson; Colin Stratton; Steve Schofield; Adam Hayward; Joanna Risdale; Alice Conway