About

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Our real estate team advises domestic and international real estate investors, developers and occupiers in relation to big ticket, complex real estate transactions. Our strengths lie in our core areas of premium Investment, premium Projects (regeneration/development), Real Estate M&A and Distressed Real Estate.



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Real Estate: £150 million and above - London (Firms)
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What the Team is Known For

The real estate team at Linklaters is able to draw on a deep pool of corporate, finance and property experts in order to tackle complex mandates. Core areas of expertise for the group include investment transactions, distressed real estate, regeneration and other development matters, with further expertise in matters relating to real estate joint ventures and corporate occupiers. The firm advises clients both in the UK and around the globe, including funds and other institutional investors.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised City Developments Limited on its purchase of St Katherine Docks in London from Blackstone for £395 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andy Bruce
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Andy Bruce is global head of real estate at Linklaters and also leads the team in London. He is often brought in to advise on major urban regeneration projects as well as assisting clients with substantial property portfolios across the UK and Europe.

"Andy is a very supportive senior partner. No matter how tight the deadline, he works out a plan."

"Andy has a very calm but robust manner which has been a great strength when working under pressure."

"Andy is one of the most experienced lawyers that I have worked with. The way he approaches deal matters is simply first class."

"Andy shows excellent leadership and a calm, commercial point of view that is well argued."

"Andy is a well-rounded lawyer who is easy to work with and has great legal insights that cut to the chase. His commercial awareness makes sure that his advice is practical."

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Andy Bruce
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Members

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Andy Bruce

Head of Department

Patrick Plant

Paul Wilson

Siobhan Burton

Tom Watkins