The real estate development market is a changing.
As one of the largest, market-leading commercial and mixed-use development practices in the UK, we are uniquely positioned to cater to the ever-changing real estate development industry.
We provide practical, timely and innovative advice tailored to your needs. The size of our group enables our people to develop specialist knowledge and expertise in specific areas, rather than being generalists. We are one of the very few firms able to cope with the different requirements and skills required for both large corporate institutions and high net worth individuals/families. We are proud to provide practical, timely and innovative advice tailored to your needs.
Whether you are a major or niche developer, a landowner (both public and private sector), an investor or a funder, we will work with you to reduce risk, find opportunities and achieve your business goals.
Our expertise includes:
- site acquisition and complex land assembly, including through compulsory purchase
- development agreements of all types, including pre-lettings, options, forward funding agreements, joint venture, partnership and land promotion arrangements
- all aspects of planning, from strategic advice on applications, section 106 and infrastructure agreements, project management of appeals and court challenges
- construction services, including procurement
- letting, funding and eventual sale
We can support you across a range of sectors, including
- life sciences;
- residential and mixed-use schemes;
- logistic, industrial and warehouse properties;
- retail and leisure; and
- major regeneration projects.
If you’d like more information on our team please do contact us, or click here to read more about our real estate team.
We are proud to highlight a selection of our recent work highlights.

Meet the team
- Call Claire +44 (0)20 7427 1046
- Email Claire
- London office
- Call Louise +44 (0)20 7427 6693
- Email Louise
- London office
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We deliver legal solutions in an increasingly complex and dynamic market to help our clients achieve their goals.
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Louise Ward
Louise Ward writes for EG on what UK investors can gain from an overseas life sciences partner
What UK investors can gain from an overseas life sciences partner
Claire Fallows
CoStar quotes Claire Fallows on the new infrastructure levy announced in the Queen's Speech
CoStar quotes Claire Fallows on the new infrastructure levy announced in the Queen's Speech
David Savage
David Savage writes for PBC Today on the end of rebated fuel
David Savage writes for PBC Today on the end of rebated fuel
Fiona Edmond
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Derwent London on £158m building contract with Laing O’Rourke
Derwent London is a British-based property investment and development business.
Julie Sharpe
Top Ten Tips with Ransom Strips – How to keep a ransom handsome
Everything you need to know on Ransom Strips.
Simon Green
AHIC 2021
It was another exciting year at the Arabian & African Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) .
Eddie Richards
Property Professionals: Big Sheds and Logistics
Join us as we discuss the the key challenges facing operators and investors in the logistics space.
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: what’s the latest in the world of Essential Residential?
How is commonhold going to be encouraged and will ASTs ever return to a straightforward 2 month termination process?
Rupa Lakha
Mock Conference with Counsel
An authentic insight into common challenges facing developer clients.
Charles Russell Speechlys have advised Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Vistry Homes Limited, on the disposal of their interest in the Cambourne Business Park
The £12m land was originally designated as part of an employment zone in the new town, but will now be promoted for 275 residential units.
Lydia O'Hagan
New permitted development right to convert unused commercial premises into homes to come into force
Daniel Moore
Case Study: One Blackfriars Limited
An informative and positive judgment for administrators selling high-value property in distressed and complex scenarios.
Julie Sharpe
Property Professionals: Spring Budget Announcement
Join us as we discuss the highlights of the recent budget announcement.
Megan Davies
Q&A: Terminating a contract – matters of materiality
Megan Davies and Nicholas Grant address a homebuyer’s query over a shrinking master bedroom.
Helen Coward
New tax for UK Residential Developers
Amy Shuttleworth
Urbanisation: a one way ticket to concrete jungles or the beginning of urban forests?
The sky is the limit...
Suzi Gatward
Suzi Gatward quoted by the Daily Mirror, Building and Housing Today on the stamp duty holiday extension debate
Suzi Gatward argues that an extension is crucial to keeping the property market ticking during the pandemic.
Lydia O'Hagan
Council refuses permission for a high rise residential development in Woking
Emma Humphreys
Restrictive Covenants: public interest under s.84 Law of Property Act 1925
Taking a closer look at The Supreme Court's recent decision in relation to restrictive covenants.
How do I amend an existing planning consent?
Reviewing the two main routes to a planning permission's amendment, once it is granted.