Real Estate

Helping investors, developers and lenders structure property finance with confidence.

Access to funding is often the key to unlocking a property opportunity. Whether you’re acquiring an asset, refinancing a portfolio, funding a development or structuring a complex investment, clear legal advice can help keep transactions moving and protect your position.
Our team advises banks, private lenders, private equity investors, family offices, developers and property owners on a wide range of real estate finance transactions. We help clients navigate funding arrangements of all sizes and levels of complexity, providing practical advice that supports commercial objectives while managing risk.

We regularly advise on secured lending, development finance, refinancing, corporate security arrangements and senior and mezzanine debt structures. Working closely with lenders, borrowers and advisers, we help negotiate and document funding arrangements efficiently, even where multiple parties or overseas jurisdictions are involved.

We also act for investors and developers throughout negotiations with their lenders, helping them secure the funding they need while ensuring financing arrangements remain aligned with their wider business and investment strategy.

Our approach is practical, responsive and commercially focused, helping clients complete transactions smoothly, protect their interests and make informed decisions at every stage of the funding process.

Commercial property advice that helps businesses, investors and landlords make confident decisions.

Whether you’re acquiring an investment property, developing a site, taking on new premises, managing a portfolio or resolving a dispute, commercial property decisions can have a significant impact on your business and investment strategy.

We work with investors, developers, entrepreneurs, occupiers, lenders, retailers and hospitality businesses across a wide range of commercial real estate matters. Our advice is commercially focused, practical and tailored to the realities of the market, helping clients seize opportunities, manage risk and maximise the value of their property assets.

We support clients throughout the property lifecycle, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• Development projects
• Commercial leasing and asset management
• Portfolio sales and purchases
• Joint ventures and investment structures
• Secured lending and property finance
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Commercial property disputes

We have specific experience advising clients in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, including restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and gyms, as well as those with interests in offices, warehouses, retail premises and agricultural property.

Property transactions rarely exist in isolation. Whether you’re acquiring a business with significant property assets, entering a development partnership or structuring a new investment, we work closely with our Corporate and Commercial colleagues to provide joined-up advice that supports your wider objectives.

Where challenges arise, we focus on finding practical, commercially sensible solutions. Wherever possible, we help clients resolve disputes through negotiation and mediation, protecting relationships, minimising disruption and allowing them to move forward with confidence.

Practical real estate advice for retailers navigating growth, change and opportunity.

The retail landscape continues to evolve, with businesses balancing expansion plans, changing consumer behaviour and the need for flexible, commercially sustainable property arrangements. Whether you’re opening your first location, rolling out a national portfolio or reviewing existing premises, the right property strategy can play a critical role in your success.

We advise retailers, franchise operators and leisure businesses across a wide range of property matters, helping them secure premises that support their commercial objectives while managing risk and controlling costs. Our clients range from independent businesses and single-site operators to established brands with multiple locations across the UK.

We have extensive experience acting on lettings and acquisitions in high streets, shopping centres and destination retail schemes, including Bluewater, Westfield and Whiteleys. We regularly support clients with lease negotiations, renewals, assignments, fit-outs, relocations, disposals and portfolio management.

Our retail clients operate across a broad range of sectors, including fashion, jewellery, accessories, beauty, wellness, food and beverage, galleries, music retail and children’s brands. We understand that no two businesses have the same property requirements, and we tailor our advice to the commercial realities of each client’s sector, business model and growth plans.

Whether you’re negotiating terms for a flagship store, expanding into new locations or managing an existing portfolio, we provide clear, commercially focused advice designed to help you make confident decisions and maximise the value of your property assets.

Real estate advice for hospitality and leisure businesses looking to grow, adapt and thrive.

Success in the hospitality and leisure sector depends on more than securing the right location. Operators need property arrangements that support growth, attract customers, manage costs and provide the flexibility to respond to changing market conditions.

We advise restaurants, hotels, pubs, bars, private members’ clubs, cafés and leisure operators on the property issues that shape their businesses. Whether you’re acquiring new premises, negotiating a lease, expanding into new locations or managing an existing portfolio, we provide practical, commercially focused advice designed to help you move forward with confidence.

With particular experience in London’s hospitality and leisure market, we understand the opportunities and challenges facing operators, from premium destination venues and luxury hotels to growing brands rolling out sites across the UK. We support clients throughout the lifecycle of their property interests, helping them secure locations, manage risk and create a strong foundation for long-term growth.

Our work spans acquisitions, disposals, leasing, renewals, development projects and portfolio management. We regularly advise both established operators and emerging brands, working closely with them as they expand, enter new markets and respond to changing customer expectations.

The hospitality and leisure sector often requires more than property advice alone. By working closely with our Corporate, Employment and Dispute Resolution teams, we provide joined-up support across the issues that affect hospitality and leisure businesses, helping clients make informed decisions at every stage of their growth journey.

Helping homeowners and investors buy, sell and manage residential property with confidence.

Whether you’re moving home, investing in residential real estate or acquiring a high-value London property, expert legal advice can help you navigate the process smoothly and avoid costly delays or complications.

We act for homeowners, investors and international clients on residential property transactions across London and the UK, providing clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances, objectives and timescales. From family homes and buy-to-let investments to complex and high-value acquisitions, our focus is on helping clients move forward with confidence.

Residential property transactions often involve multiple parties, tight deadlines and unexpected challenges. We take a proactive and responsive approach, identifying potential issues early, providing straightforward advice and working hard to keep transactions on track from instruction through to completion.

Our team has strong relationships across the London property market and regularly works alongside leading estate agents, brokers and lenders. This well-established network helps us coordinate transactions efficiently, resolve issues quickly and deliver a seamless experience for our clients.

Whether you’re expanding an investment portfolio or buying property from overseas, we combine legal expertise with a practical understanding of the residential market, helping you make informed decisions and achieve a successful outcome.

Our experience includes advising leading operators in the restaurant, hotel, pub and competitive leisure sectors, including businesses behind recognised brands, luxury hospitality venues and innovative leisure concepts undertaking significant expansion programmes.

Helping property owners, investors and businesses resolve disputes efficiently and protect their interests.

Property disputes can be disruptive, time-consuming and costly. Whether they arise during a development, investment, lease or lending arrangement, they often divert attention away from the priorities that matter most. Our focus is on helping clients resolve issues quickly, protect their position and achieve the best possible commercial outcome.

We advise landlords, tenants, developers, investors, family offices, institutions, retailers, leisure operators and property managers on a wide range of property disputes. From the outset, we take the time to understand the commercial context, assess the risks and develop a strategy that aligns with your objectives.

Where possible, we seek to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, helping clients minimise costs, preserve relationships and avoid unnecessary disruption. When litigation becomes necessary, we provide robust representation in the Business and Property Courts, County Courts and specialist Property Tribunals across England and Wales.

Our experience includes advising on:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Recovery of unpaid rent and other sums
• Possession claims
• Lease covenant and breach of contract disputes
• Dilapidations claims
• Unauthorised occupation and trespass matters
• Professional negligence claims
• Property-related insolvency issues
• Property finance and secured lending disputes
• Enforcement of lender and second charge holder rights

Property disputes rarely exist in isolation. By working closely with colleagues across our Real Estate, Insolvency, Corporate and Dispute Resolution teams, we provide joined-up advice that addresses both the immediate issue and its wider commercial implications. Whatever the nature of the dispute, our aim is to deliver clear, pragmatic advice that helps clients make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.