At Osborne Clarke LLP, developers, investors, contractors and lenders routinely instruct the commercial property team on a wide spectrum of matters, often involving projects in the retail, health and logistics sectors. Student accommodation matters are another prominent area of instruction for the group, which is also adept at advising on mixed-use development projects. Practice head Michelle McGurl specialises in handling residential and mixed-use development projects, and Ian Wilkinson is active in transactional work and asset management matters. David North acts for developers in cases involving commercial properties and student accommodation. Alice Conway brings experience in handling investment and development matters, and Joanna Risdale acts on a range of transactional matters.
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Key clients
- AEG
- Allison Homes
- Barratt Redrow
- Bellway Homes
- British Land
- Campus Living Villages
- Canary Wharf Group
- CBRE Investment Management
- Cotswold Homes
- Crest Nicholson Developments
- Cubex Land
- DTZ Investors
- Gleeson Land
- Global Student Accommodation
- Indurent
- Marks and Spencer
- PGIM
- Places for People Group
- Sovereign Housing Association
- Taylor Wimpey
Work highlights
Assisting The British Land Company PLC with the management of a portfolio of around 20 retail parks across England and Wales.
Advised ICG on the acquisition and subsequent financing of a portfolio of industrial and logistics properties for its Metro Fund.
Advising major national housebuilders on major residential regeneration and development projects.
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