Our London-based corporate real estate team combines local expertise with a global outlook, supporting a diverse range of clients from international corporates and developers to high-net-worth individuals and private equity firms.
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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 experienced legal team provides comprehensive support for corporate real estate transactions. With deep knowledge of both UK and international real estate markets, we ensure your projects progress smoothly and strategically.
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 corproate wrapper acquisitions and disposals.
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 structuring development and asset management agreements for developers and investors, 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 portfolio or planning a new development, we’re here to help you make informed decisions and optimise your real estate investments. Contact our team to learn how we can support your ambitions in both UK and global markets.
The Corporate Team led by Anthony Hunt were as professional as they come. Throughout the entire process of our acquisition, they have been steadfast and always willing to listen to our concerns and advise us on the right path forward. They were very accessible and were very patient in guiding us in our first venture into the UK."
Legal 500
2025
Recent Experience
Advising on the set up and joint venture arrangements for an Alan Yau concept restaurant in Marylebone.
Acting on a Cain Hoy/Galliard joint venture company on the purchase of a Mayfair landmark for £85m.
Advising Euston Regeneration Partnership Limited on the admission of an additional company, Argent, to the group regenerating the area around Euston Station.
Advising Galliard Group on a joint venture to secure development funding from Cain Hoy Enterprises.
Advising Real estate investment fund EEH Ventures on the purchase of residential and commercial sites and hotels.
Advising on an extensive range of hotel transactions for major hotel brands including Holiday Inn, Four Seasons, and Hilton.
Acting for an investment fund on its acquisition of 43 Brook Green, an office building in Hammersmith, for an undisclosed sum.
Advising an Israeli investor on the £101m acquisition of Fox Court, a 103sq ft office in Central London.
Acting for Pandora Jewellery UK Limited on the strategic acquisition of various concept stores from franchise partners.
Acting for a Middle Eastern ultra-high-net-worth family on the hotel and commercial redevelopment of Tobacco Dock.
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.
