CMS‘ Sheffield-based practice continues to excel at handling the full range of asset management and investment matters, including real estate financing, disposals and investment acquisitions on behalf of major asset management firms and real estate funds. The team is active in the logistics, student accommodation and retail sectors, often advising shopping centers on development and management issues. Practice head Tanya Holt advises institutional investors, pension funds and corporate occupiers on real estate transactions. Asset management expert Chris Chambers, Rebecca Kitchingham, who focuses on the healthcare and logistics sectors, and Sarah Meldrum, who is active on retail mandates, are key members of the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘The CMS Sheffield Commercial Property practice field a strong team, that are capable of addressing every level of asset management and investment work.’
‘Sarah Meldrum offers strong leadership.’
‘Full range of property and planning/development skills; commercial negotiating effective but pragmatic.’
Key clients
- CBRE Investment Management
- Columbia Threadneedle Property Investments
- Landsec
- Blackrock UK Property Fund
- ISIO
- Sidley Austin LLP
- DTZ Investors
- Sheffield City Council
- Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited
- Basildon Borough Council
Work highlights
- Advising Blackrock on the disposal of 9 regional light industrial and logistics assets across the UK.
- Advising Perpetual (Asia) Ltd on the £365m refinancing of its student accommodation portfolio.
- Advising Blackrock on the £70m disposal of prime office space at Cannon Street, London.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tanya Holt
Other key lawyers
Chris Chambers; Rebecca Kitchingham; Sarah Meldrum; Helen Balliger; Rossa Keating