Real Estate: £150 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a substantial real estate team with strong cross-border resources and the ability to draw on complementary areas of expertise across a global firm. The team regularly acts for significant clients on large-scale investment and development transactions and is particularly active on portfolio-related matters, including asset management, sales of portfolio properties and restructurings. The group also advises both landlords and occupiers on high-value pre-let arrangements.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper represented Precis Advisory on the demolition of Belgrove House and the construction and development of a new structure that will accommodate a life science Discovery hub including retail, office and laboratory space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA's dedication to client experience is second to none. They are proactive in providing solutions."
"DLA has a pragmatic, proactive and commercial approach to real estate."
"DLA has the size and capacity to provide very in-depth advice in every relevant respect."
"The team provides pragmatic, commercial advice. They are always available at short notice when we have urgent matters."
"DLA Piper has a very experienced team with a can-do attitude."
"DLA's dedication to client experience is second to none. They are proactive in providing solutions."
"DLA has a pragmatic, proactive and commercial approach to real estate."
"DLA has the size and capacity to provide very in-depth advice in every relevant respect."
"The team provides pragmatic, commercial advice. They are always available at short notice when we have urgent matters."
"DLA Piper has a very experienced team with a can-do attitude."
Notable Practitioners
James Knox is a distinguished practitioner who has considerable expertise in cross-border real estate investment transactions and joint ventures. He has notable experience in inward investment into both the UK and USA, particularly from Japan.
William Naunton provides clients with advice and expertise on a range of high-value commercial real estate transactions, including major development projects and portfolio disposals.
"William is very knowledgeable on the market. He is very impressive and is a smooth person who knows his stuff."
Joanne Owen maintains a strong practice advising on corporate and private equity transactions in the London real estate market. Her work covers an array of asset types including office, residential and retail properties, and she also has a notable focus on the hotels and leisure sector.
"Joanne is very good strategically."
Omer Maroof advises investment managers on high-value acquisitions and development work. He has noted expertise in alternative asset classes including student accommodation.
"Omer is great to work with. He leads and owns the real estate negotiation, drives deals to completion in a timely manner and understands the business plan."
"Omer is excellent all round. He is commercially smart and provides clear advice in plain English."
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