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We have extensive experience of helping developers and higher education clients run large scale development projects. Our immersion in this sector ensures that we provide only advice and support that is directly relevant to you and your business.

We advise clients on every aspect from the initial planning and site acquisition, development, management and construction, through to on-going asset management. Specialists such as those in our dispute resolution, tax and structuring, health and safety and human resources teams can also be drawn on as and when needed to help you. Our role encompasses advice on the robustness of arguments advanced by local education authorities for education provision, collaborating with relevant consultants and negotiating the appropriate provision.

Our real estate finance group also has significant experience acting for lenders and borrowers on the acquisition and development financing of campus, out-of-town and city student accommodation schemes, including purpose-built properties and portfolios, and on associated asset management and nominations agreements.

We have extensive experience of helping developers and higher education clients run large scale development projects. Our immersion in this sector ensures that we provide only advice and support that is directly relevant to you and your business.

We advise clients on every aspect from the initial planning and site acquisition, development, management and construction, through to on-going asset management. Specialists such as those in our dispute resolution, tax and structuring, health and safety and human resources teams can also be drawn on as and when needed to help you. Our role encompasses advice on the robustness of arguments advanced by local education authorities for education provision, collaborating with relevant consultants and negotiating the appropriate provision.

Our real estate finance group also has significant experience acting for lenders and borrowers on the acquisition and development financing of campus, out-of-town and city student accommodation schemes, including purpose-built properties and portfolios, and on associated asset management and nominations agreements.

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Client work

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Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Advising on the launch and £70 million initial public offering of GCP Student Living plc. This was the first REIT to be listed on the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

Acting on the acquisition and development of a 37,000 square metre site in Eastside where it will build a new £130 million campus.
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Development Securities

Development Securities

Acting on Development Securities' joint venture with Accrue Capital in relation to the acquisition of Ladybarn House, Manchester (University of Manchester).
Living - Student Accommodation - Client Work - Image 1

Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Advising on the launch and £70 million initial public offering of GCP Student Living plc. This was the first REIT to be listed on the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Living - Student Accommodation - Client Work - Image 2

Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

Acting on the acquisition and development of a 37,000 square metre site in Eastside where it will build a new £130 million campus.
Living - Student Accommodation - Client Work - Image 3

Development Securities

Development Securities

Acting on Development Securities' joint venture with Accrue Capital in relation to the acquisition of Ladybarn House, Manchester (University of Manchester).
Living - Student Accommodation - Client Work - Image 1

Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Advising on the launch and £70 million initial public offering of GCP Student Living plc. This was the first REIT to be listed on the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Living - Student Accommodation - Client Work - Image 2

Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

Acting on the acquisition and development of a 37,000 square metre site in Eastside where it will build a new £130 million campus.
Living - Student Accommodation - Client Work - Image 3

Development Securities

Development Securities

Acting on Development Securities' joint venture with Accrue Capital in relation to the acquisition of Ladybarn House, Manchester (University of Manchester).
Living - Student Accommodation - Client Work - Image 1

Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Gravis Capital Partners LLP

Advising on the launch and £70 million initial public offering of GCP Student Living plc. This was the first REIT to be listed on the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Key contacts

Matt Walker

Matt Walker

Partner

Birmingham, London
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