Case Study
Private: Ted Baker
We have acted for well known retail brand Ted Baker for over 20 years, and have been a close partner advising on the roll out of their stores across the UK. Hamlin advised Ted Baker PLC on the £55m purchase …
John regularly advises on a variety of real estate transactions including portfolio acquisitions and disposals, refinancings and management matters, where he acts for both landlords and tenants.
He acts for a broad range of clients from international retail brands to institutional property investors to high net worth individuals. A substantial number of John’s clients are off-shore funds and private investors seeking effective advice and support in securing profitable capital investment within the UK property market.
Having previously been based in the United Arab Emirates, John is well-versed in advising clients from all backgrounds and experience levels – from seasoned investors to those whom may be may be making their first foray into UK real estate.
John’s clients operate in a variety of market sectors, including retail, hotels and leisure, healthcare and light industrial and John is known for targeting his advice to the key commercial drivers of the businesses which he supports.
John’s instructions often involve cross-jurisdictional advice and he is used to working closely and effectively with clients’ other professional advisors around the globe.
• Advising an existing client on the property aspects of its £12m refinancing arrangements secured against a portfolio of residential properties in central London.
• Acting for an investment fund in connection with its re-development of existing vacant office space in the greater Manchester area into residential apartments and its subsequent disposal for c.4m.
• Advising a large UK-based fund on all aspects of the legal management of a number of shopping centres and parades throughout England & Wales.