Occupier

We advise corporate occupiers on high-value, business-critical office transactions, particularly where delivery, programme and operational integration are key.

Our work frequently involves headquarters relocations, complex leasing and regears, and portfolio strategy for UK and international businesses. We specialise in transactions that go beyond standard leasing, including those with significant landlord works, technical (including M&E) interfaces and tight programme requirements.

We work closely with our clients’ operational, finance and project teams, as well as their consultants, to ensure that occupational requirements are translated into legally robust and commercially effective structures. Our approach integrates real estate, construction, tax and disputes expertise to manage risk and deliver projects on time.

We also advise on portfolio reviews, restructurings and cost-effective exit strategies, helping occupiers adapt to changing business needs and market conditions.

Key areas of expertise:

  • Headquarters relocations and consolidation projects
  • Complex office leasing and regears
  • Development-led occupation and pre-let agreements
  • Transactions involving significant landlord works and delivery risk
  • Portfolio strategy, rationalisation and exits
  • Integration with construction, planning and tax

Experience/deals

  • Tout
  • Royaume-Uni et Europe
  • Acting for U+I Group Plc

    Acting for U+I Group Plc on numerous residential led mixed use regeneration projects, including Preston Barracks, The Deptford Project, Clapham One, Bromley South Central, The Old Vinyl Factory, Circus Street, Brighton, Sittingbourne Town Centre, Holborn Library and the regeneration of a 24-acre site adjacent to Piccadilly Station.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Acting for Grainger on the set up of Connected Living London

    Acting for Grainger on the set up of Connected Living London and the proposed developments of four sites in London at Southall, Arnos Grove, Montford Place and Cockfosters. This is a major joint venture which intends to construct over 3,000 new build to rent homes across London.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Advising King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council

    Advising King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council with the proposed structure of arrangements between 21 landowners to facilitate the bringing forward of development of the 192 hectare South East King’s Lynn Strategic Growth Area comprising circa 4,000 new homes.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Advising Native Land

    Advising Native Land in respect of the development and letting of a mixed-use residential and commercial development of some 1.2m sq ft at the former Ludgate House/Sampson House.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Advising on the procurement of two large Thames Gateway development projects

    Advising on the procurement of two large Thames Gateway development town centre renewal projects including housing, public realm, civic reprovision and school refurbishment. This included procurement advice on use of Homes England DPC arrangements.

    R.-U. et Europe
  • Acting for U+I Group Plc

    Acting for U+I Group Plc on numerous residential led mixed use regeneration projects, including Preston Barracks, The Deptford Project, Clapham One, Bromley South Central, The Old Vinyl Factory, Circus Street, Brighton, Sittingbourne Town Centre, Holborn Library and the regeneration of a 24-acre site adjacent to Piccadilly Station.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Advising on the procurement of two large Thames Gateway development projects

    Advising on the procurement of two large Thames Gateway development town centre renewal projects including housing, public realm, civic reprovision and school refurbishment. This included procurement advice on use of Homes England DPC arrangements.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Advising King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council

    Advising King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council with the proposed structure of arrangements between 21 landowners to facilitate the bringing forward of development of the 192 hectare South East King’s Lynn Strategic Growth Area comprising circa 4,000 new homes.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Advising the developer on development financing

    Advising the developer on a £75,000,000 development financing provided by Manchester City Council and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council for the acquisition and construction of a mixed use three tower development comprising residential apartments, commercial units, retail units, restaurants and car parking in Manchester.

    R.-U. et Europe

    Acting for Grainger on the set up of Connected Living London

    Acting for Grainger on the set up of Connected Living London and the proposed developments of four sites in London at Southall, Arnos Grove, Montford Place and Cockfosters. This is a major joint venture which intends to construct over 3,000 new build to rent homes across London.

    R.-U. et Europe

Our Offices Team

Graeme Taylor
Graeme Taylor

Partner

Laura Oliver
Laura Oliver

Partner

Annabelle Redman
Annabelle Redman

Partner

Jeremy Stephen
Jeremy Stephen

Partner

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