Ashurst fields a team of lawyers that is at the forefront of industry developments, handling mandates surrounding the living sector and data centres, and as well as advising on joint venture platform deals. The firm’s corporate occupier team provides expert guidance on trophy assets and prime real estate, handling the acquisition and leasing of properties and portfolio management. David Jones and Sarah Sivyour jointly lead the practice; Jones often acts on inward investment, while Sivyour is a real estate transaction specialist assisting on pre-lets and real estate portfolios. Tim Regis leads on real estate joint ventures, Chris Benbow offers advice on all aspects of real estate transactions, and Alex Levart assists with disposals, acquisitions, and lettings for both domestic and overseas investors.

Standing as a trusted adviser on big-ticket real estate transactions and day-to-day asset management, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s practice stands out for its strength in handling the breadth of asset classes. The team is overseen by Samant Narula and Nazir Dewji, and other key contacts within the firm include Alan Wight, a primary advisor for both occupiers and developers on major London pre-lets, and Juliet Thomas, a versatile practitioner with similar expertise in pre-lets. Chris Rowe routinely advises developers on large development and urban regeneration schemes, while Thomas Pearman, newly promoted to partner, is noted for his broad portfolio of pre-lets for blue-chip tenants. Richard Brearley provides support on pre-lets, asset management, and financing transactions.

Clifford Chance LLP boasts a stellar and diverse client roster, which includes leading financial institutions and major corporations seeking advice on high-value, complex transactions. The team demonstrates broad sectoral expertise, regularly advising on pre-letting arrangements and surplus space disposals, and the team is also highly adept at supporting both landlords and occupiers with landmark headquarters lettings. Practice head Nigel Howorth specialises in property development and renewables projects. Angela Kearns has been a key figure in high-value real estate and infrastructure transactions, while Ian Painter is engaged in a spread of major developments. Matt Taylor is active in real estate investment transactions, including a growing stream of work on data centres, whereas Alis Pay is recognised for her work for new entrants into the UK and European real estate markets. Ben Redding works closely with corporate occupiers on global headquarters relocations, and James Law handles real estate finance transactions.

CMS's real estate practice advises across the full asset life cycle, including on financing, acquisitions, development, asset management, and sale. The group’s expertise extends across a variety of sectors, including office, logistics, and data centres. Demonstrating activity across a varied stream of work, practice head Marie Scott is highly recommended for complex occupier pre-lets on development schemes, and co-head Andrew Banton is a go-to contact for occupiers in the retail, office, and leisure sectors. Jules Needleman is a leading name for headquarters transactions, whereas Mark Heighton chiefly advises on acquisitions and developments and is regularly engaged by higher education sector clients.

Trusted by a host of asset managers, institutional investors, and listed REITS for significant deals and projects in prime London locations, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s expertise extends across the property lifecycle, including funding and disposal strategies. Group head Matthew White’s broad practice combines contentious and non-contentious development work. Jeremy Walden is a prominent name in the structured investment transactions space, and Richard Forsdyke provides major multi-phased development project advice to clients. David Rosen advises on financing and leasing work, while Donald Rowlands has demonstrable experience in large development projects. With over twenty years of experience, Nicholas Turner is the key contact for mixed-use development work, including pre-letting. The team also includes investment expert Julian Pollock and Shona Grey, who advises on corporate acquisitions and disposals. Simon Elliott and Kathryn Coveney are also recommended.

The market-leading corporate occupier team at Mayer Brown International LLP continues to advise leading financial institutions and corporations on major development schemes, headquarters relocations, and asset management work. The team provides comprehensive support by leveraging the firm’s broader expertise in planning and construction, environmental, finance, and tax law. Alongside his corporate occupier work, team lead Iain Roberts further enhances the team’s expertise with his knowledge of high-value investment and development transactions. Chris Harvey has a demonstrable track record advising US, Asian, and European clients on investments and developments. Caroline Humble is recognised for her work on high-value and large investments and developments within London, with particular activity in the logistics and storage sector, and Ben Eaton chiefly focuses on the tax aspects of commercial property transactions. Kirsty McLeish assists in the negotiation of high-value asset leases.

Norton Rose Fulbright is trusted by occupiers, developers, investors, institutional landlords, and lenders, and is also regularly called on by landlords and tenants, for the entire process of their occupational requirements, including pre-letting negotiations, refurbishment contracts, and lease restructuring. Spearheading the team is David Hawkins, a key name for international investors in real estate development and investment. Louisa Roe is a leading name on complex leasing transactions, while Dan Wagerfield is highly regarded for advising on major development and regeneration projects. Charlie Pinkerton acts for landlords and tenants on lettings across London. Peter Lewis handles investment acquisitions and disposals, and Helen Finnis assists with the sale and purchase of commercial premises, with particular experience in the office, retail, residential, and energy sectors.

Slaughter and May continues to be at the forefront of headquarters development and relocation work,  benefiting from the firm’s construction expertise to assist clients with fit-out works. Group head Jane Edwarde lends her broad expertise to an impressive client roster, including national professional football clubs and British multinational retailers. John Nevin boasts an enviable track record regarding acquisitions and disposals of all types of property interests, as well as demonstrating expertise in headquarters relocations for both national and global law firms. Similarly, Simon Bartle is highly recommended for major development projects, lettings, and disposals. Mark Gulliford supports the team with a variety of redevelopments, acquisitions, and disposals.

Active in the living sector, Addleshaw Goddard’s team is regularly trusted by student housing and senior living clients, as well as those active in the office, retail, and logistics projects. Practice head Chris Cartwright comes highly recommended for matters involving the office and life sciences sectors. Adrian Collins’ portfolio contains premises moves and headquarters relocations, and also on the team is Matthew Lucas, who acts on development and investment within the offices and life sciences industries. Another key team member is Helen Jamieson, who adds additional development and investment capabilities to the team.

Baker McKenzie LLP is sought after by blue-chip clients on a whole host of commercial property matters, showcasing strength in headquarters leases, lease restructurings, and portfolio expansions. Team lead Justin Salkeld is an experienced practitioner with a solid track record acting for banks and borrowers on financing investment and development real estate. Ben Farnell is engaged by tenants on occupational and real estate management requirements, while Stefanie Price is recommended for her work on high-value commercial sales and acquisitions for overseas investors. Jack Rubin engages closely with multinational clients at the intersection of real estate finance and construction matters.

The life science, technology, and retail sectors form the cornerstone of the corporate occupier practice at Bristows LLP, with the firm positioned to act on office relocations, management of real estate portfolios, lease management, and real estate transactions. As an experienced advisor on development projects, sale and leaseback deals, and asset management, practice head Tim Allen is additionally recommended for his work on headquarters transactions for technology and life sciences businesses. Suzanne Hooks lends her transactional real estate knowledge on office premises relocation, while Hedley Tipton is skilled in complex leases, acquisitions, and disposals. Teresa Edmund retired in November 2024.

Burges Salmon LLP delivers astute advice on a variety of landlord and tenant work for a diverse roster of domestic and international clients. Richard Clark and James Sutherland jointly lead the practice; Clark is a seasoned real estate transactional and advisory expert, while Sutherland takes the lead on landlord and tenant disputes. Other notable practitioners include Richard Read, a go-to name for domestic and international investors and occupiers on their property legal requirements, and Matthew Sims, a specialist for portfolio management and development work in the retail, office, and hotel sector. Will Hall, recently promoted to the partnership, routinely handles complex portfolio disposals and refinancings.

The corporate occupier team at Clyde & Co has expanded with the arrival of Rachel Orton from Addleshaw Goddard, adding living and healthcare sector experience to the group. Alongside this, the team continues to build on its retail, industrial, and corporate occupier foundations to support cross-jurisdictional projects. Will Deeprose and Annabelle Redman jointly steer the practice; Deeprose chiefly focuses on mixed-use development projects, while Redman is regularly sought after  by clients seeking inward investment advice. Graeme Taylor draws on over thirty years of experience advising on industrial, logistics, and regeneration mandates, and Laura Oliver has a strong body of work in investment and corporate occupier work, particularly sale and leaseback projects.

DAC Beachcroft LLP has a comprehensive corporate occupier offering, enabling the team to advise across the retail, leisure, health, hotel, office, logistics, and education sectors. The firm is well-positioned to advise on portfolio management, developments, and real estate disposals and acquisitions. Helen Murcott leads the team and draws on her varied commercial property experience to advise investment clients and developers. Madeline Ball possesses a far-reaching commercial real estate practice, positioning her as a key advisor to corporate occupiers with nationwide portfolios. Gerald Kelly and Jim Roberts joined the team from Macfarlanes LLP in March 2025.

Davitt Jones Bould acts for both lessors and lessees across the entire spectrum of corporate occupier work, handling both the public and private sectors. As co-founder of the firm, Madeleine Davitt’s reputation generates client activity for the team, while Melanie Greer-Walker has recently advised on major developments and headquarters relocations within prime London locations. Philippa Hipwell is well-equipped to advise on large-scale development projects, whereas Louisa Swanton’s practice sits at the intersection of agriculture and real estate. Gillian Lewis boasts a broad commercial property practice that includes disposals and acquisitions, while Abigail Kay leads on retail work.

Counting major retailers, residential construction companies, and government bodies among its client roster, the Dentons London real estate team is prepared to advise retailers on their retail occupational portfolio, as well as demonstrating high activity on transactions for a wide range of sectors. Practice head Rob Thompson engages closely with the office, logistics, and retail sectors on real estate finance, investment, and development matters. Simon Masri is instructed by institutions and public companies on structured investment acquisitions and developments, while Alex Coulter chiefly focuses on asset management and development work. Andrew Henderson adds additional acquisitions and disposals strength to the team. Tom Taylor joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in August 2024.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP maintains its position as a leading force in pre-letting office transactions and the complex structuring and forward funding of living sector developments. The team strengthened their offering through key hires in the summer of 2024, including data centre expert Rob Donnell, who joined from Clifford Chance LLP, and Claire Haley from Goodwin Procter, who is noted for her high-value acquisition and disposal practice. The practice is led by Tom Goldsmith, a recognised authority in the technology industry who often advises on complex headquarters pre-lets, and Lucy Chadwick, who leads on construction aspects of city developments and acquisitions, with a growing caseload of headquarters pre-lets. Chris Mullings frequently advises technology clients, and Emma Shepheard acts across the office, retail, and leisure segments.

Under the leadership of Antony Phillips and Paul Houston, Fieldfisher’s London team regularly advises on investment, real estate finance and development matters with a strategic focus on alternative asset types. The group receives regular mandates from a range of clients from the industrials, hotels, healthcare, and student residential segments. With broad commercial real estate acumen, Rhodri Pazzi-Axworthy’s experience extends to work within the student accommodation, nursing home, and renewable energy industries. Laura Mackenzie is chiefly engaged with investment sales and purchases, Ramatu Banga has a far-reaching practice, with recent work on a major acquisition for a software company within the city, and Houston is a key name for the hotel and leisure sector.

Forsters LLP is engaged exclusively by tenants, acting for a stellar roster of domestic and international clients across its comprehensive corporate occupier practice. The team is also noted for its technology, media, banking, and professional service sector capabilities. The group is headed up by Glenn Dunn, who is recognised for his corporate headquarters relocations and lease portfolio management proficiencies. Other key figures include Owen Spencer, who offers tenant advisory services and knowledge of corporate relocations, and Lorna Dolan, who is noted for a far-reaching practice which extends to headquarters transactions, new leases, and portfolio management.

Significant headquarter relocations remain a core component of the versatile corporate occupier team at Lewis Silkin, as well as remaining a first port of call for global corporates and investors on the acquisition, disposal, and management of their real estate portfolio and for the luxury brands, lifestyle, and retail industries. Rachel Francis-Lang has extensive corporate occupier experience, advising on the acquisition and disposal of properties and the acquisition of headquarters premises. Out of the Cardiff office, Tom Merrick works with large corporate occupiers and institutional investors on asset management, commercial acquisitions, and disposals, while London-based Patrick Brown is another versatile commercial real estate lawyer who is sought after for his headquarters relocation experience. Julia Poulter departed from the team in 2024.

Wedlake Bell LLP is well-regarded for its expertise across the complete property asset lifecycle, with its corporate occupier team regularly advising on high-profile headquarters moves and investor-occupiers with growing UK-wide operational portfolios. Team lead Marc Leyshon chiefly focuses on asset management of large portfolios, while co-lead David de Maupeou offers support on the acquisition and management of London office spaces. Suzanne Gill has been routinely advising clients from the life science sector, while Sarah Blunn lends her experience to investors, developers, landlords, and tenants on headquarters office relocations. Leah Freeman is positioned as a go-to contact for retail clients in prime London locations. Julia Poulter joined from Lewis Silkin in September 2024.

A&O Shearman is home to a versatile team that is highly adept at advising landlords and tenants on a wide range of leasing, management, and headquarters relocations, as well as demonstrating activity in investment and development transactions, including the sale and leaseback of properties. Spearheading the team, Christopher Woolf is sought after by private equity funds and public bodies for his expertise in investment transactions. Nick Saner is recommended for his work on the establishment of joint ventures and commercial lettings, as well as acting for tenants on headquarters relocations.

Under the leadership of Ellen James, Broadfield Law UK LLP demonstrates a broad scope of activity in the corporate occupier space, handling leasehold portfolios, acquisitions, and grants. Jonathan Fewster works closely with charities on acquisitions and disposals, while Bhaminee Sharma often handles estate management. Dennis Ko leverages his investment and development expertise to advise property companies and developers, as well as regularly advising clients in the Middle East, and Sarah Godfrey covers the granting and taking of leases of commercial and mixed-use property.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP fields a versatile team that acts across an array of sectors, including the office, luxury retail, leisure, medical, and logistics industries, on prime location leases, portfolio asset management, and sale and leaseback transactions. Practice head Lee Medlock is noted for acting for private equity investors in funding and realisation-related mandates, while Sarah Morley brings significant experience in headquarters relocations and space rationalisation to the team. Cara Imbrailo is active in the retail, office, and medical sectors, particularly in central London. Other key members of the group include Usman Khan, who advises charities and developers, and Ben Butterworth and Kelly Arnold, who are active in supporting on matters relating to a variety of industries.

Routinely sought out by professional services, institutional investors, and businesses, Cripps advises on a wealth of relocation, expansion of premises, and lease management mandates. With over twenty years of experience, Oliver Morris oversees the team, and his recent workload has chiefly focused on guiding clients on the review of office requirements. Ed Fowler leads on work for national and international retailers and leisure operators entering the UK market. Elizabeth Robertson often acts for clients in the prime London office market, and Jordan Yelland-Hey has predominantly focused his practice on complex lease and portfolio management transactions in the luxury retail space.

The corporate occupier team at Fladgate LLP attracts instructions from an array of sectors, including the office, hospitality, and retail arenas. Practice head Simon Kanter leads on negotiations pertaining to office developments, mixed-use schemes, and retail parks, and he is ably supported by James Fry, who bolsters the team’s offering with hotel and leisure expertise. Alan Karsberg is regularly instructed by investors and corporate occupiers on complex portfolio transactions and pre-lets. Hotel and office expert Kirsty Corkum handles complex development and prelettings, and Matthew Williams specialises in development and redevelopment, particularly in the living sector.

Fox Williams LLP is regularly instructed on a broad range of matters, including high-value transactions, property portfolio management, and complex lease negotiations. At the helm, Phillip Hope is a key figure on acquisitions and ownership structure work for overseas investors. Elizabeth Ruff has recently been active in headquarters relocations, acquisitions, and re-gears of office spaces, while Nish Kapoor is a highly capable advisor on headquarters acquisitions and property portfolio management and is well-versed in the technology sector. Rebecca Facey handles leasing and owner-occupier acquisitions, and Mary Majewska adds additional acquisition and disposal capabilities. Alison Ramsey joined the team in 2024 and lends her expertise to clients on prime office and retail lettings.

Singled out for its ‘understanding of the hospitality sector’, hospitality and leisure clients form a core component of Glovers Solicitors LLP’s varied client roster, demonstrating activity across the restaurant, cinema, and retail industries. Exemplifying this strength is team lead Philip Shotter, who is adept at acting across the full range of hospitality, leisure, and retail matters. Paul Jagger possesses similar experience, as well as advising financial institutions on their office requirements.

Leveraging the firm’s wider real estate teams, the corporate occupier practice at Gowling WLG acts for a variety of clients in a number of complex transactional and strategic work relating to the development and leasing of headquarters buildings, investments, and property portfolio management matters. Practice lead Helen Emmerson’s energy and utility specialism has seen her engaged in renewables and alternative energy projects. Felicity Lindsay is particularly sought out for portfolio acquisitions and disposals, while Emma Pioli oversees asset management. Nick Bridgman chiefly advises landlords and tenants within the logistics, retail, and office sectors.

Harbottle & Lewis LLP pairs its strong media and entertainment, digital, and technology sector focus with a well-established practice acting for property investors and developers on office schemes, shopping centres, and business parks. Team lead Melanie Benson is the key figure for occupiers in the restaurant, retail, and media sectors. Caroline Roberjot works closely with commercial developers on the full life cycle of projects, and Leo Marino provides astute advice to property investors and investment syndicates. Matthew Stephenson demonstrates varied commercial landlord and tenant work, particularly acting in the music production and financial services sectors, while Jessica White is active in the film, television, and theatre space.

Hill Dickinson LLP is home to a versatile and multi-disciplinary team, enabling the group to oversee a varied stream of instructions pertaining to the retail, financial services, hotels and leisure, and logistics industries. Jim Garton leads the team and is well-geared to provide a range of services to clients active in the hotel and leisure sectors. Alastair Moss leverages his real estate finance and investment background to counsel retailers on large retail developments, while Richard Taylor acts for domestic and international clients on investment, redevelopment, and real estate transactions. Paul O’ Brien regularly advises on property financing and commercial landlord and tenant matters, and Emma McIntosh is recognised for her real estate development work.

Working for well-known brands, Howard Kennedy LLP continues to be an active player on acquisitions, disposals, and developments, particularly in the hospitality space. Department head Julian Hindmarsh takes on a range of acquisitions, asset management, and disposals for retail, hospitality, and leisure clients, and leading alongside him, Anthony Hunt oversees instructions received from the hotel and leisure sectors. Other key figures include retail and leisure sector expert Vanessa Laundon, who regularly works on the full lifecycle of real estate occupation, and Antonia Frangakis, who handles leasehold acquisitions and disposals for national brands.

K&L Gates LLP‘s real estate practice has seen an uptick in work stemming from the financial, technology, and retail sectors. Christian Major leads the team and regularly acts for institutional funds on acquisitions, disposals, and developments, while Steven Cox manages the whole arena of commercial property, including property finance and landlord and tenant matters. Chiara Del Frate is a key advisor for corporate clients and prime luxury brands on cross-border asset and corporate deals, and Christopher Swallow engages closely with institutional investors in alternative sectors, with recent work including the development and leasing of student accommodation.

Supported by strong property litigation, construction, and planning practices, the corporate occupier team at Mishcon de Reya LLP is well-equipped to advise on lettings, lease extensions, and headquarters relocations in the office, logistics, and retail sectors. Anju Suneja's practice straddles development funding, portfolio deals, and asset management transactions, while Matthew Bowles has experience in advising on the acquisition, development, and occupation of large campus schemes. Kathryn Hodgson is a key name for landlords and tenants of office, industrial, and retail premises.

RLS Law is a specialist boutique property law firm representing corporate occupiers in their office, warehouse, and industrial unit needs. The practice is jointly led by Julien Rutler, who has twenty years of experience in major HQ relocations, and Craig Themis, who advises a variety of corporate occupiers, including broadcasters, retail-based clients, and leisure operators, on their real estate requirements. With a broad practice, Tom Foley provides support on office leasing and transactions in the leisure sector, while Liam McArdle acts for technology and professional services companies in moves out of serviced offices.

With real estate portfolio management services remaining a flagship component for the firm’s corporate occupier practice, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP’s portfolio demonstrates activity on leases for headquarters, portfolio refinances, sale and leaseback transactions, and disputes regarding corporate occupiers. Rudi Ramdarshan oversees the team and brings wider acumen to the fore with property litigation expertise. David Burns is sought after by property investors and portfolio landlords on commercial lease renewal work, and Simon Lawrence, acts on a large portfolio of landlord and tenant work.

With a client base including national brands, with particular strength in the retail sector, Russell-Cooke LLP’s corporate occupier group advises on real estate portfolio management, lettings, and transactions. Department head Matt Garrod is a key point of reference for retail clients seeking advice on the expansions of portfolios and re-gearing leases. Neil Dryer supports clients with leasing, property management, and real estate finance, while Robert Lusher has advised franchise chains on their portfolio properties. Chris Barkley adds additional property finance strength.

Boasting a team with a ‘deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape and a proactive approach’, Seddons GSC LLP regularly receives instructions from a diverse client base comprised of hotel owners, franchise owners, and high-net-worth clients.  Harvey Posener's commercial property transaction experience sees him engaged in large-scale lease transactions and headquarters acquisitions, while Peter Belcher is proficient in acquisitions and developments for clients in the leisure and healthcare sectors. Elsewhere in the team, Matthew Phillips advises on the financing of developments for private equity and overseas investors, and Amee Popat chiefly focuses on the acquisition and leasing of premises.

Shoosmiths LLP’s corporate occupier team is sought after for its expertise in large-scale portfolio transactions and real estate asset management work, with a growing body of work relating to data centres. Exemplifying this in particular is team lead Liam Phillips, who is an expert in all aspects of work pertaining to data centres globally. William Seymour has a wide body of transactional real estate work that includes investment sales and acquisitions, developments, and landlord and tenant work for institutional investors. Isaac Bordon receives instructions from both domestic and overseas investors on development and investments.

Bates Wells chiefly acts for charity, higher education, and financial services clients. Practice head Malcolm Headley is noted for his real estate finance work for corporate occupiers, investors, and banks. Mark Traynor works closely with education, charity, and private clients on their commercial property matters, while Karli Hiscock chiefly focuses on headquarters moves and the acquisition of retail premises for charities and commercial organisations. Jamie Huard is a further name of note for property work regarding heritage property. Rosie de Galleani and Maisie Ireland are also recommended.

Under the leadership of Michael Grace, Collyer Bristow LLP acts for an array of clients, advising on a range of transactions that span portfolio acquisitions, disposals, and property management. Simon Edwards leverages his considerable commercial property experience to advise on single asset and portfolio sales and purchases, and Stephen Gawne provides further experience in property acquisitions and disposals. Mino Themistocli is a key figure in the team for joint ventures and property finance. Anjana Dahya oversees industrial, office, and retail lettings, whereas Penny Arneja handles institutional and bridging funding for both lenders and borrowers.

Druces LLP’s corporate occupier services encompass various sectors, including financial services, leisure and hospitality, and charity; the team's offering includes support with lease acquisitions, headquarters relocations, and conditional agreements. Karen Chapman heads the group and occupational lettings form a cornerstone of her commercial real estate practice. Adrian Footer is a go-to contact for corporate occupiers and landlords seeking advice on the hospitality and leisure sectors. Lisa Cardy is a crucial supporting presence on a breadth of matters, and Jo Wooller provides key assistance with portfolio asset management.

Recognised for its depth of knowledge in the retail and hospitality sectors, Farrer & Co advises on a broad range of leasing matters, including acquisitions, re-gears, and renewals, across a variety of asset classes. Practice head Kate Corke is active across headquarters relocations, leasing, and asset repositioning strategies for the retail and professional services sectors. Henry Stevens‘s expertise straddles leasing, development, and portfolio management work, acting for the hospitality, retail, and logistics industries. Jamie Goldberg and Hayley Wilson are a crucial supporting presence on acquisition and asset management work.

The corporate occupier practice at Keystone Law has particular strengths in advising on landlord and tenant issues and leases within the retail sector, as well as acting in investments and mid-market sales and purchases. Shayne Foley helps occupiers navigate the establishment of UK headquarters and relocation, while Guy Hitchin acts for investment companies and corporate occupiers in the office and leisure segments. Adam Cornbloom’s far-reaching offering combines property investment, development, and leasing capabilities, and Nadine Obayda’s practice sits at the cornerstone of property disputes and commercial real estate work, handling dilapidations and terminations.

Kingsley Napley LLP pairs its corporate occupier capabilities with a collaborative approach, with the team working alongside the construction, property litigation, and insolvency departments on landlord and tenant, development, and portfolio acquisition mandates. Paul Harbour acts for developers, investors, and landlords across his broad practice, while Ian Silverblatt chiefly focuses on investment acquisitions, disposals, and corporate lettings. Vanessa Rhodes works with a range of investors and developers on the management of their residential portfolios, while Daniel Browne and Daniel Clyne primarily focus on real estate transactions for the retail, office, and logistics industries.

Closely integrated with the firm’s corporate, tax, funds, and finance practices, Macfarlanes LLP is routinely entrusted by a range of clients with corporate lettings, management of premises, and office relocations. Overseeing the group, Clare Breeze brings a combination of commercial and residential expertise to adeptly advise on leasing, development, and investment. Dan Marriott advises on corporate lettings and office relocation strategies, while living sector expert Tania Barnes oversees transactions, often involving complex joint venture structures.

Marriott Harrison LLP continues to receive a varied stream of instructions from both landlord and tenant clients spanning lease negotiations, regears, and portfolio management. Sitting at the helm of the group, Mark Lavers’s commercial property leasing experience sees him sought out by technology, professional services, and retail clients. Stephen Whittaker advises banks and funds on the financing of developments, while Andrew Timoney serves as a key contact for the firm’s private investors and private equity clients, assisting with transactions and leases for expansion.

With a continued uptick in instructions pertaining to the industrial and logistics sectors, McGuireWoods London LLP's corporate occupier team is well-placed to advise on cross-border transactions. Practice head Callum Hassall’s broad real estate transactional expertise sees him engaged in a varied stream of mandates, including investments in the living sector, acquisitions, and landlord and tenant work. Hannah Irish adds life sciences and retail knowledge to the team, providing counsel on high-value lettings.

Payne Hicks Beach LLP frequents acts on behalf of private investors, developers, and corporate occupiers. Team lead Emma Copestake is a key point of contact for investors and developers on development, funding arrangements, and lease extensions. Co-lead Peter Lamb joined from Withers LLP in June 2024, enhancing the team with his transactional capabilities, while Scott Goldstein advises on landlord and tenant work. Other notable individuals include Marisa Beccarelli, a key contact for complex developments and refinancing, and Alexander Blain, who adds additional strength in developments and refinancing. Penny Miller and Andrea Yiakoumetti also come recommended.

Counting companies from the office, retail, and leisure sectors within its client roster, Quastels LLP is adept at handling a range of portfolio management, acquisitions, and disposals. Mark Cornelius is a name of note for luxury retail brands across a breadth of real estate requirements, while versatile practitioner Naomi Jones advises developers on commercial and mixed-use developments; both lead the team. Elsewhere in the practice, Jonathan Gross advises on investments and joint ventures, and Aisha Anjum provides crucial support across instructions.

Sitting within the group’s full-service real estate practice, the team of versatile practitioners at RPC is well-prepared to advise retailers on their property requirements. Elizabeth Alibhai oversees the department and works closely with investors, corporates, and developers on transactions, while Jon Ely covers corporate occupier mandates for the retail, media, and healthcare sectors. Ben Malone regularly supports investment groups and retailers on their portfolios.

With a real estate practice that handles corporate occupiers, investment acquisitions, and disposal and development transactions, RWK Goodman is well equipped to advise on commercial lease agreements within the flexible office sector. Practice head Dominic Whelan acts for tenants in the London office market on pre-let agreements. Chris Langan routinely handles complex development transactions, while Ross Sidwell adds additional development expertise, primarily focusing on planning agreements, options, and land promotion schemes.

With a solid retail client base, Sherrards Solicitors LLP houses a team of practitioners well-versed in acquisitions, lettings, and ongoing property management. Shane Knight acts for charity sector clients, as well as property investment portfolios, on a range of transactions. Stephanie Kierans oversees the acquisition and disposal of retail and commercial properties, while Guy Morgan advises charities, health and social care organisations, and investors on leasing instructions.

Travers Smith LLP is reputed for its depth of expertise in headquarters lettings, office relocations, and letting deals. Department head Emma Pereira utilises her wealth of transactional experience to advise real estate funds on complex investments, lettings, and developments, while Sarah Walker concentrates on investment and development of non-core real estate assets. Gareth Wynne focuses on investments into assets for development and Alex Millar takes on development and regeneration projects.