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The real estate market is dynamic and so are the needs of individuals and businesses who operate in this space.

Whether we are representing your personal or your business interests, we aim to build a long-term partnership with you. We will get to know you thoroughly so that we can offer strategic advice on how to achieve your objectives.

Our Real Estate sector is central to our firm and is one of the largest dedicated teams in London. Our team benefits from the additional specialist sector knowledge and support of our international offices.

Having such a large and international team of specialists means that we can handle the most complex deals whilst providing a seamless service delivery throughout the life cycle of a transaction. We work closely with our Construction & Engineering team which enables us to provide a one-stop shop for all your property needs.

We make it our business to understand fully how you operate, fostering long-term relationships and providing an exceptional combination of commercial knowledge and legal expertise to achieve your goals. The wide variety of clients we have gives us in-depth knowledge of the key drivers in a broad range of sectors, allowing us to add significant value with our advice.

We work collaboratively, both inside our Firm and outside it. This way, we are better equipped to look at the bigger picture and achieve the best result for your real estate investments.

Our real estate law expertise includes:

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Real Estate Investment Legal Services

Real Estate Investment

We work proactively with you to handle all aspects of the commercial property investment lifecycle, from acquisition and management to disposal.

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Real Estate Tax

Real Estate Tax

We can advise you on transactional tax issues for commercial and residential property, whether domestic or international.

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Real Estate Dispute Legal Services

Real Estate Disputes

If a property dispute is inevitable, our team will work hard to resolve your dispute as quickly and as cost effectively as possible.

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Life Sciences Real Estate Legal Services

Life Sciences Real Estate

Our Life Sciences Real Estate team will work alongside your business to help you assess both the opportunities and the risks you may face. 

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Real Estate Development Law

Real Estate Development

Our lawyers are experienced in all areas of commercial, residential and mixed-use development and will provide practical, timely and innovative advice.

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Occupier Services Lawyers

Occupier Services

Our skilled Occupier Services team has extensive experience of advising companies.

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Planning & Environment Law

Planning, Infrastructure & Environment

We provide tailored commercial planning and environmental advice to developers, landowners and investors.

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Private Property Legal Services

Private Property

For those with personal property assets or those looking to purchase them.

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The team at Charles Russell Speechlys provide a consistently high level of service to Bellway. Having worked closely with us for a number of years they understand our businesses strategic goals, and provide tailored legal and commercial business advice. They are committed to running their firm responsibly and provide commercially savvy legal advice.”

Simon Scougall, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Bellway Plc
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