Squire Patton Boggs advises on a broad spectrum of commercial and residential property matters across sectors such as retail, leisure, and energy. The practice handles build-to-rent and student accommodation projects, investment financing, and the management of property portfolios for major global clients. Matthew Dalzell heads the practice from the Leeds office, focusing on sectors such as hospitality, student accommodation, retail, and mixed-use projects, with emphasis on both development and funding. Dalzell is supported by Prew Lumley, who brings over two decades of experience in the commercial property market, with focus on the retail sector.
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Key clients
- English Cities Fund
- Reading Borough Council
Work highlights
Advised Helix Property on the acquisition of Vantage Business Park.
Acting for Muse in the development of the mixed-use leisure led Forge Island scheme at Rotherham.
Acting on behalf of English Cities Fund in connection with its development of City Village, Bradford.
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Practice head
Matthew Dalzell
Other key lawyers
Prew Lumley