Our London-based corporate real estate team combines local expertise with a global outlook, supporting a diverse range of clients including both international and domestic investors and developers to funders, operators and high-net worth individuals.
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Charlotte Whitworth| Partner, Co-Head of Corporate Real Estate
We have worked with Howard Kennedy on multiple transactions over a number years and regard them as an extension of our in-house team. They are always responsive and fully focused on the commercial realities of legal transactions whilst exercising superb attention to detail and giving first class advice. Our contact leads ensure our transactions run smoothly from start to finish and always seek to provide solutions to any challenges. We would have no hesitation in recommending their services."
Singaporean investor
We’re here to help you navigate complex real estate transactions, optimise structures, and mitigate risk to achieve sustainable growth. Our corporate real estate team has a broad range of experience in a range of sectors with particularly strong expertise in the living, hotel, hospitality and retail sectors. Our team is also very experienced in acting for international clients investing in UK real estate and is skilled at working on all aspects of cross-border mandates.
How we can support you
Corporate Structuring & Due Diligence: We assist with all aspects of corporate structuring and due diligence for acquisitions, investments, financing, and refinancing. With extensive experience in cross-border transactions, our team helps you navigate the requirements across multiple jurisdictions to protect your interests.
Acquisitions and Disposals: For investors, developers, funds, family offices and high-net-worth individuals we lead on real estate related corporate acquisitions and disposals ranging from simple corporate wrappers, to complex operational trading real estate businesses and single asset transactions, to portfolio transactions.
Joint Ventures & Collaboration Agreements: We draft and negotiate joint venture and collaboration agreements, including LLP, LP, and shareholder agreements, designed to support successful partnerships. Our international expertise allows us to structure agreements that are aligned with both local and global regulatory needs, all delivered with an understanding of your commercial and strategic objectives.
Development & Asset Management Agreements: Our team advises on asset management agreements for developers, investors, and operators, helping you secure compliance and ensure your assets meet performance goals.
We are committed to investing in our client relationships, supporting your projects through every stage, from early structuring to long term asset performance.
Why Choose Us?
Our team’s approach is straightforward: we focus on achieving your specific goals and addressing the challenges unique to your industry and location. We provide legal advice that fits within your broader commercial strategy not just your immediate transaction. We integrate expertise across real estate, M&A, tax, employment, ensuring your projects benefit from a strategy that delivers long-term results.
With a strong international focus, we’re equipped to guide you through the complexities of cross-border real estate transactions and asset management.
Whether you're expanding your investment portfolio or starting out, we're here to help you make informed decisions and optimise your real estate investments.
Advising on the corporate sale of Mitre Yard a BTR development in North Kensington, London.
Advising on the corporate acquisition of a landmark site in Queensway, London.
Advising on the acquisition of an Office block in Manchester.
Advising on the corporate sale of a major English service station.
Advising the exiting investment consortium on the sale of The Westminster London Hotel.
Advising on the acquisition of a portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation assets.
Advising a Singaporean investor on all of its UK joint ventures.
Advising a leading life science developer and asset manager on its joint venture and development management arrangements for significant projects in Camden and Whitechapel.
Advising on various hotel management, student operator and asset management agreements.
Our Team
Working closely with you, we'll find the best way to get you quickly and easily from where you are to where you want to be.
