Acting for a lucrative client roster of real estate investors, energy providers and suppliers, and manufacturing companies, DLA Piper's Sheffield-based team often assists with leasing and letting agreements, and portfolio acquisitions and disposals. Nigel Howard leads the practice and specialises in regeneration and corporate real estate issues. Other key members of the team include Mark Keeling, who assists corporate occupiers, Stephen Blacksell who has extensive experience in purpose-built student accommodation projects, and Victoria Doig who is well-versed in real estate finance.
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Kernmandanten
- University of Sheffield
- Tata Steel UK Limited
- ITM Power (Trading) Limited
- Heygate & Sons
- Vaillant Limited
- EQT Real Investments Sarl
- Ibstock Plc
- Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited
- Watkin Jones
- Ansys UK Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for the University of Sheffield on a number of AMRC sites. Recent work includes preparing, negotiating and completing the letting documents (agreements, leases and licences) between the Welsh Government (as owner of the site) and Airbus as the University’s tenant.
- Acting on behalf of Heygates in the securing of planning permission for circa 250 acres of land at Norwood Farm for residential development incorporating 1900 units and key infrastructure including a spine road and new primary school.
- Advised EQT Real Investments Sar on the acquisition of a 2063 bed portfolio in Bath, Nottingham, Swansea, Bristol and Glasgow from Watkin Jones, the first 3 assets being forward funded, and the second two leasehold operational assets being acquired once landlord’s consent had been obtained.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Nigel Howard
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Mark Keeling; Stephen Blacksell; Victoria Doig; Marc Harvey