Investor

Our work encompasses investment projects, business acquisitions, disposals and re-structurings as well as landlord and tenant, development work and financing. We collaborate with our clients to better understand their businesses and objectives in order to refine their real estate strategy and deliver advice that is tailored to their commercial needs.

Commercial & IP transactions Tax Corporate & financing Real estate

Real estate is undergoing unprecedented change as new technologies revolutionise the way it is designed, valued and used. With our market-leading technology practice, our real estate lawyers are uniquely positioned to advise clients on the opportunities presented by the technologies revolutionising the real estate landscape and shaping its future.

Experience

Acting for a UK pension fund for nearly 40 years in respect of both its directly and indirectly held real estate investments.  In addition to advising on acquisitions, disposals and interim asset management issues, we have also advised on the most tax efficient way of exploiting its real estate assets in joint ventures with both residential and office developers. 

Providing real estate advice and transactional support to the largest of the four Inns of Court of London with an estate comprising 350,000 square feet of accommodation over an 11 acre site.

Acting for a  student accommodation operator and developer, in relation to both their new acquisitions and management issues relating to their substantial existing student accommodation portfolio.

Advising on the structuring, establishment management and subsequent closure of the a £200m sector-specific closed ended vehicle on behalf of a syndicate of institutional investors.

Acting for a global photographic brand for over 40 years in connection with its real estate holdings including a range of development and regeneration projects.  We most recently advised them in relation to a long term project with Land Securities for the phased disposal and redevelopment of a 60 acre manufacturing site.

What others say

“Bristows stands apart through its deep specialisation, partner-led advice and consistent ability to handle complex matters with technical precision and commercial judgement…”

 Chambers & Partners UK 2027

“Bristows provides an exemplary level of service. They have depth of knowledge, strong response times and the ability to succinctly distil the issues to enable clients to make fully informed decisions.”

 Chambers & Partners UK 2027

“The team at Bristows remains notably composed under pressure, providing clear, well-reasoned advice even in complex or time-sensitive situations. They combine deep knowledge with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and in a way that is easy to understand, which has been particularly valuable.”

 Chambers & Partners UK 2027

“Bristows is always very well-resourced and responsive, allowing it to offer a great service to clients. It is incredibly thorough and goes to great lengths in negotiations to get the best deal possible for its clients. Its market knowledge and technical capability are top-notch. The whole team is so friendly and helpful.”

 Legal 500 2027

“Puts technical issues into a language that our small team of non-property experts can appreciate. Available at short notice and provides thorough answers, specific to our issue, which enables our own process chain to function efficiently.”

 Legal 500 2027

Recent rankings and awards

Commercial property - corporate occupiers - Tier 2

Legal 500 2026

Key contacts

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