Helen Emmerson

Helen Emmerson is a partner specialising in helping corporate clients in a range of sectors with their real estate needs.

Helen has a large focus on working with clients who are developing and investing in energy generation facilities, crossing a range of technologies. She has extensive experience in the acquisition of the necessary land rights and grid connection requirements, as swiftly and efficiently as possible, whilst always being mindful of the funding and investment perspective which sits alongside these developments, together with the regulatory challenges of the sector.

In addition, Helen supports key corporate occupier and retail clients, on the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold properties. Helen's understanding of the key business drivers for both landlords and tenants, together with her experience in a wide range of asset management work, means she understands how to maximise the value of real estate holdings. Helen also has considerable experience in managing a number of fast paced acquisition and disposal programmes.

Helen is known for identifying issues early and proposes resolutions that strike an equitable balance between the various stakeholders, avoiding unnecessary and costly negotiation. She is often commended for her sensible approach and client friendly manner. Helen has worked with many of her clients to develop streamlined precedents and working methodologies, providing a robust platform for taking their business forwards.

Clients

Her clients include Coca Cola, Cornerstone Telecommunications, Eelpower, Energy Systems Catapult, GKN, GW Pharma, Infinis Energy, Kew Technology, Lidl, London Legacy Development Corporation, Midcounties Co-Operative, TfL and Upfield.

Recognition

"Helen stands out to me as someone not just technically strong, but refreshingly practical in her approach. I have always found her advice clear, commercially astute and to the point.

"It is always a pleasure to work with Helen; and view her very much as a trusted advisor."