Implementing its broader real estate expertise in construction, planning and housing, Gowling WLG supports clients through the full life cycle of their projects, from planning to disposal. The firm is experienced in a wide array of traditional and alternative asset classes, including luxury offices, logistics and life sciences. It is also adept in town centre regeneration schemes. Chris Hunt leads the practice, which is able to draw on talent from London, Birmingham and Leeds. Dan Gwilliam is a key member of the practice whose experience includes retail and office developments. Felicity Lindsay is regularly consulted by public authorities on their matters. Nick Mumby adds his mixed-use specialism to the firm’s repertoire. Kate Cunningham is well-versed in transport-related development projects. In May 2023, Anjali Bancroft and Tom Baines were promoted to partner.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Gowling are a full service real estate firm so, unlike many competitors who claim to be, Gowling actually have quality ancillary teams to support the real estate development team in construction, planning and housing.’

  • ‘Nick Mumby is an excellent technical lawyer who can translate legal knowledge into finding commercial and practical solutions for clients. He is great at cutting through issues and is knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of development.’

Clients clés

  • Abrdn
  • AnaCap
  • Aviva
  • Clear Sky Capital
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments
  • Ellis Campbell Group
  • Empiric Student Property plc
  • Friends Life
  • HC-One Limited
  • Intu Properties

Points forts

  • Advised Royal London Asset Management on the development and subsequent letting of The Earnshaw on New Oxford Street, WC1, to GlaxoSmithKline.
  • Advised Cube Real Estate on the acquisition, funding, development, planning and construction of Unilever's new headquarters development – Eden Campus - in Kingston in a deal worth £230m.
  • Advising Quintain on their placemaking Wembley Park BTR scheme including all development aspects, the recent sale of the student accommodation site and the £780m refinancing of the corporate facility.

Avocats

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique

Chris Hunt

Autres avocats clés

Dan Gwilliam; Felicity Lindsay; Nick Mumby; Kate Cunningham; Anjali Bancroft; Tom Baines