Investment

As the UK’s leading specialist commercial real estate law firm, we support investors across the full lifecycle of property assets, from first acquisition through to exit, with clear, commercially‑driven advice that protects value and unlocks opportunity.

What we do in investment

• Acquisitions and disposals We advise on the purchase and sale of single assets, portfolios and platforms across all major sectors, including offices, logistics, living, retail, life-sciences and mixed‑use schemes. Our team structures and negotiates deals to reflect your risk profile, pricing assumptions and business plan, whether you are acquiring income‑producing assets, value‑add opportunities or development‑led investments.
• Forward funding and forward purchase We regularly act on forward funding and forward purchase arrangements, aligning construction, leasing and funding risk with your investment strategy. We focus on practical allocation of risk, deliverability and exit, so that the legal structure supports you, not the other way round.
• Joint ventures and co‑investment We draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts central to the day to day operations for institutional investors, managers, developers and operating partners.
• Asset management and lettings Once the deal is done, we stay close. We handle all aspects of asset management—lettings, regears, pre‑lets, renewals, green lease provisions, alterations and consents—always with an eye on rental tone, covenant strength, ESG performance and exit value.
• Real estate finance We act for both lenders and borrowers on investment and development finance, from senior and mezzanine facilities to refinancing and restructuring. Our finance specialists work seamlessly with our investment team to ensure funding dovetails with your acquisition, business plan and timetable.
• Planning, construction and disputes Where planning, construction or disputes intersect with your investment, our specialist teams step in. Whether it’s unlocking a site, managing construction risk, resolving tenant issues or protecting rights of light, we provide joined‑up advice that keeps your strategy on track.

Our clients range from first‑time UK entrants to long‑established market leaders, but they share a common need: specialist, responsive advice from people who understand real estate as a business, not just as a legal asset class.

What you can expect from us

• Speed and responsiveness – we work to your timetable, not ours, and understand the pressures of competitive processes.
• Collaboration – we work seamlessly with your internal teams and other advisers, from agents and surveyors to tax and corporate finance.
• Long‑term partnership – many of our investment clients have worked with us for years, across multiple funds, strategies and cycles.

Whether you are entering the UK market for the first time, repositioning an existing portfolio or pursuing a new strategy, we would be pleased to discuss how we can support your investment objectives.