Real estate press releases

Show2010


28.07.10

Wragge & Co real estate experts advise on £190 million investment deal

Wragge & Co's real estate experts advised property development company Argent, in its capacity as property adviser on behalf of The Brindleyplace Limited Partnership, on the £190 million sale of eight buildings in Birmingham's mixed-use development, Brindleyplace.

28.07.10

Wragge & Co seals deal behind E.ON's new Nottingham office

Real estate experts advise E.ON on its new £30 million Nottingham office. In a back-to-back deal, Nottingham City Council has agreed to sell its former Treasury Building offices to Miller Birch which will demolish them and build a nine storey state-of the-art, environmentally sustainable office.

01.07.10

Wragge & Co appoints nine new directors

Wragge & Co has appointed nine new directors, strengthening its credentials in core and key growth practice areas.

01.07.10

Wragge & Co's Real Estate group grows with three director appointments

Wragge & Co has expanded its residential housing, real estate development and investment and retail practices with the appointment of three new directors.

10.06.10

Wragge & Co scoops award trio at Awards for Excellence 2010

Wragge & Co has scooped three awards at Business in the Community's (BITC) Awards for Excellence 2010, the UK's leading awards for responsible practice.

20.05.10

Wragge & Co scores Best Workplaces hat-trick

Wragge & Co has scored a hat-trick in this year's Top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK results: the only law firm to appear in the list; Disability Excellence Award winner; and one of just two organisations to attain 'Master' status, given to organisations appearing in ten consecutive lists.

29.04.10

Wragge & Co regeneration experts advise on £400 million Heart of Slough scheme

Wragge & Co's Planning and Regeneration team has advised Slough Borough Council on securing three key agreements that mark a significant step forward in the Council's £400 million Heart of Slough project.

26.04.10

Wragge & Co specialists secure green light for Warwickshire County Cricket Club £30 million redevelopment

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have secured the green light for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC) to begin the £30 million redevelopment of its home ground in Edgbaston.

22.04.10

Wragge & Co real estate experts secure £47 million funding for Goodman development

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised international property group Goodman on securing £47 million funding for the construction of a 467,891 sq ft regional distribution centre at its Andover Commercial Park (formerly Andover Airfield) in Hampshire.

01.04.10

Paris office now open

Wragge & Co's new Paris office is now open, offering commercial legal advice from some of France's leading lawyers. A substantial new office in Paris adds serious strength to Wragge & Co's international capabilities.

03.02.10

Wragge & Co appointed to Circle Anglia's new legal panel

Wragge & Co LLP has boosted its social housing credentials with an appointment to Circle Anglia's new legal panel. It will advise the affordable housing provider on finance, employment, housing management and corporate work.

12.01.10

Wragge & Co advises Birmingham City University on management outsourcing deal for its new flagship sports centre complex

Wragge & Co LLP has advised Birmingham City University on the outsourcing of facilities management services for its new £8 million sports centre to international service company Serco.

08.01.10

Wragge & Co wins Smiths News PLC as new client

Wragge & Co LLP has won a coveted place on FTSE-listed company Smiths News PLC's full-service legal panel following a competitive tender.


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11.12.09

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities PLC on two key developments

Wragge & Co LLP's property development specialists have advised long-standing client Development Securities PLC on two key developments.

10.12.09

Wragge & Co in top tier for client satisfaction

Wragge & Co LLP is a top-tier firm for client satisfaction. It is ranked second in a list of 43 UK and international law firms in Legal Week's annual Client Satisfaction Report.

24.11.09

Wragge & Co LLP advises on $200 million private placement in the US

Wragge & Co LLP's Banking and Finance team has advised US-based investors on a $200 million privately placed note issue for UK housing association Places for People Homes.

20.11.09

Wragge & Co's Corporate and Property teams advise Conygar on £44.6 million acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP's Property and Corporate teams have advised long-standing client Conygar Investment Company plc on its £44.6 million acquisition of six property holding companies from Lamont Property (Jersey) Limited.

26.10.09

Wragge & Co is one of the world's most innovative law firms

Wragge & Co LLP is one of the world's most innovative law firms, according to a Financial Times report. The firm is ranked 11th in the FT's annual list of the 50 most innovative law firms.

12.10.09

Wragge & Co advises Royal Shakespeare Company on joint venture to transform Arden Hotel

Wragge & Co's real estate specialists have advised the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) on its multi-million pound joint venture with Eden Hotel Collection to refurbish the Arden Hotel.

29.09.09

Wragge & Co real estate experts help Goodman secure largest pre-let deal signed this year

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have helped international property group Goodman secure the largest pre-let deal to be signed this year.

29.09.09

Wragge & Co Residential Development team advises Arsenal FC on £41 million Highbury Square sale

Wragge & Co LLP's Residential Development team has advised Highbury Holdings, a subsidiary of Arsenal Football Club, on the £41 million sale of apartments at its Highbury Square development to London & Stamford.

18.09.09

Wragge & Co advises Birds Eye on multi-million pound logistics and warehousing deal double

Wragge & Co LLP Commercial team has advised long-standing client Birds Eye Iglo Group Limited on a multi-million pound logistics and warehousing deal double. DHL will provide a national logistics service to the frozen food company.

14.09.09

Wragge & Co real estate experts complete £103.75 million property acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised new client, US private equity group Harbert Management Corporation, on its acquisition of four multi-let industrial estates from Segro plc for £103.75 million.

01.07.09

Wragge & Co appoints four new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed four new directors, strengthening core practice areas and preparing for further growth. According to senior partner Quentin Poole, the promotions underline Wragge & Co's commitment to investing in high-calibre individuals.

01.07.09

Wragge & Co boosts social housing practice with new director

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed Jacqueline Knox as a new director in the Planning and Regeneration team. Jacqueline will play a key role in the growth of the firm's social housing practice.

01.07.09

Wragge & Co expands real estate practice with director appointments

Wragge & Co LLP has strengthened the firm's social housing, real estate finance and property litigation capabilities. Jacqueline Knox, Robin Pearson and Alison Rivers have all been appointed to director.

30.06.09

Wragge & Co advises Salhia on £150 million Birmingham city development

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate specialists have helped Kuwaiti developer Salhia Real Estate Company to secure the green light for its £150 million Beorma Quarter development in Digbeth.

30.06.09

Wragge & Co maintains Big Tick status for eco-efficiency

Wragge & Co LLP has maintained its Big Tick status in Business in the Community's annual Awards for Excellence.

16.06.09

Wragge & Co Real Estate group advises Aviva Investors on £25.5 million sale of retail park

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate investment specialists have advised Aviva Investors on the sale of the Mallard Road Retail Park to Orchard Street Investment Management for £25.5 million.

01.06.09

Wragge & Co advises QinetiQ on disposal deal double

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate group has advised QinetiQ Group plc on an agreement to sell its underwater systems business to Atlas Elektronik UK for a cash consideration of £23.5 million.

28.05.09

Wragge & Co named one of UK's best family-friendly employers

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the UK's top employers for working families by work-life balance charity Working Families.

22.05.09

Wragge & Co named one of the UK's top employers

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the top 50 employers in the UK's Best Workplaces survey. This is the firm's ninth appearance in the annual report by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

11.05.09

Wragge & Co advises on state-of-the-art surgery facility

Wragge & Co LLP's healthcare practice has advised the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust on a contract for a state-of-the-art, multi-million pound treatment centre at the Lister hospital in Stevenage.

06.05.09

Wragge & Co Real Estate group advises Arena Coventry Limited on casino acquisition and underletting

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Arena Coventry (2006) Limited on the acquisition of The Isle of Capri Casino premises at the Ricoh Arena for an undisclosed reverse consideration.

20.04.09

Wragge & Co residential development experts advise Persimmon Homes on market-leading housing contract

Wragge & Co LLP residential development specialists have advised Persimmon Homes on its £60 million contract to provide up to 500 affordable homes to a consortium of four Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).

17.04.09

Wragge & Co promoted to top ten in FTSE survey

Wragge & Co LLP has been ranked ninth in the Chambers and Partners survey of legal advisers to FTSE 100 and 250 companies.

08.04.09

Wragge & Co Real Estate group advises Birmingham City Council on key acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Birmingham City Council on its purchase of the Pallasades Shopping Centre from Warner Estate Holdings PLC. The centre is a key site in the city's £600 million redevelopment of New Street Station.

24.03.09

Wragge & Co appoints Islamic finance specialist

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed Islamic finance specialist Kazi Rahman to its banking & finance practice. Kazi will join as a solicitor to boost the firm's Islamic finance capability.

17.03.09

Wragge & Co advises Sanctuary Housing Association on £200 million bond issue

Wragge & Co LLP Banking & Finance team has advised Sanctuary Housing Association on a £200 million secured bond issue.

29.01.09

Wragge & Co advises Goodman on strategic land acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts have advised international real estate group Goodman on its £17 million acquisition of a 220-acre site near Heathrow airport from Argent.


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09.12.08

Wragge & Co secures green light for new Birmingham City University campus

Wragge & Co LLP real estate experts have advised Birmingham City University on the crucial next phase of its new £150 million Eastside City centre campus.

02.12.08

Wragge & Co appointed to £15.94 billion Crossrail project panel

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to the panel of Crossrail London Rail Links, the delivery company for the £15.94 billion Crossrail project.

28.11.08

Wragge & Co advises Sanctuary Housing Group on new social housing deal

Wragge & Co LLP's residential development and social housing specialists joined forces to advise Sanctuary Group on a landmark deal.

09.10.08

Wragge & Co advises Partnerships for Renewables on market-leading renewable energy deal

Wragge & Co LLP Energy Infrastructure team is advising Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) on proposals to generate renewable energy at UK canal and riverside locations. The proposals spearhead the use of public sector land for wind turbines.

02.10.08

Wragge & Co advises Warwick District Council on new shopping centre

Wragge & Co LLP Planning team has been appointed by Warwick District Council to act on the compulsory purchase order for the new Chandos Street Shopping Centre in Leamington Spa.

01.10.08

Wragge & Co appoints Paul Kent as new property litigation director

Wragge & Co LLP has underlined its commitment to property litigation with a high-profile new appointment. Pinsent Masons partner Paul Kent has joined Wragge & Co's ten-lawyer Property Litigation team as a director.

18.09.08

Wragge & Co closes social housing deal for Sanctuary Housing Group

Wragge & Co LLP's Real Estate, PFI and Energy teams have advised Sanctuary Housing Group on a key worker housing project for Cambridge University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust.

05.08.08

Wragge & Co wins Wolverhampton Development Company as a new client

Wragge & Co LLP has won a place on Wolverhampton Development Company's panel of legal advisers following a competitive tender.

30.07.08

Wragge & Co advises Ballymore on Snowhill development

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Ballymore Properties Limited on the latest pre-let deal for its high-profile Birmingham Snowhill development.

25.07.08

Wragge & Co scoops prize at Midlands Property Awards

Wragge & Co has been named Consultant of the Year at this year's Midlands Property Awards.

09.06.08

Wragge & Co appoints eight new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has promoted eight new directors. The appointments, which follow a robust financial performance and the promotion of nine new partners, take effect from 1 July 2008.

07.05.08

Wragge & Co posts 11% growth to £125.5 million

Wragge & Co LLP announces turnover for the 2007/08 financial year of £125.5 million, an increase of 11.5% from last year's £112.6 million.

07.05.08

Wragge & Co advises on £84 million college development

Wragge & Co LLP has advised St. Modwen on the development of a new £84 million campus for Bournville College in Longbridge.

16.04.08

Wragge & Co appoints three new real estate partners

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed three new real estate partners, strengthening the firm's planning and commercial development & investment capabilities. Toby Askin, Karen Howard and Jonathon Wilkes becomes partners from 1 May 2008.

10.04.08

Wragge & Co advises English Heritage on conservation purchase

Wragge & CO LLP has advised English Heritage on the purchase of a Grade II* listed jewellery workshop.

10.04.08

Wragge & Co helps Stafford Borough Council deliver new leisure centre

Wragge & Co LLP Planning and Regeneration team has advised Stafford Borough Council on its deal with Trent City Securities for the development of a £15 million leisure centre.

02.04.08

Wragge & Co advises DTZ on new global headquarters

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised DTZ, one of the leading global commercial property advisors, on its lease for new global headquarters in the City of London.

26.03.08

Wragge & Co appoints nine new partners

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed nine new partners, investing in key practice areas to deliver continued growth.

20.03.08

15 - More than you expect

Wragge & Co's Real Estate campaign continues with an Easter theme this week.

22.02.08

Surprisingly big real estate group seeks special lawyers

Wragge & Co's Real Estate 12 month campaign continues with a new wraparound in Property Week.

18.01.08

Wragge & Co advises on new campus for Birmingham City University

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate group has advised Birmingham City University on the acquisition and development of a 37,000 sq m site in Birmingham's Eastside. The university will build a new £130 million city centre campus on the site.

08.01.08

Wragge & Co advises Marston's PLC on £330 million securitisation issue

Wragge & Co LLP real estate experts have advised brewer and pub operator Marston's PLC on the property aspects of its £330 million securitisation tap issue.

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17.12.07

Wragge & Co wins United Biscuits role

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to advise United Biscuits following a competitive pitch process. A team led by real estate partner John Burns has won a full-service panel appointment.

06.12.07

Wragge & Co litigators secure Court of Appeal victory for Westbury Homes

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Litigation team has secured a Court of Appeal victory for Westbury Homes in the case Rennie v Westbury Homes

29.11.07

Wragge & Co LLP advises Lloyds TSB Development Capital on £40 million deal

Wragge & Co LLP Private Equity team has advised Lloyds TSB Development Capital on its £40 million investment in GVA Grimley LLP.

14.11.07

Surprisingly BIG in Real Estate

Wragge & Co's Real Estate group has launched a 12-month brand awareness campaign to raise its profile in London and the South East.

24.10.07

Wragge & Co seals first deal for the Walls Group

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised new client the Walls Group on a landmark redevelopment in Manchester.

18.09.07

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities PLC on site acquisition for landmark building

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group is advising Development Securities PLC on its acquisition of a 1.5 acre site in Hammersmith town centre from London Underground Limited.

13.08.07

Wragge & Co advises Birds Eye on HQ relocation

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate and construction experts have advised Birds Eye on the relocation of its headquarters. A team led by partner Jack Jacovou advised Birds Eye on its ten-year lease agreement with Scottish Widows.

27.07.07

Wragge & Co completes first major deal for DTZ

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has completed its first major corporate-level assignment for global real estate adviser DTZ.

10.07.07

Wragge & Co appoints eight new directors

Wragge & Co LLP has announced the promotion of eight new directors, strengthening core practice areas and preparing for further growth.

10.07.07

Wragge & Co advises Opus Land on £58 million acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised Opus Land, in joint venture with Europa Capital Partners, on the £58 million acquisition of Saltley Business Park from Hermes Real Estate.

05.07.07

A & J Mucklow Group appoints Wragge & Co as legal adviser

A & J Mucklow Group plc has appointed Wragge & Co LLP as its legal adviser on all real estate law matters.

26.06.07

Wragge & Co wins place on new government legal services panel

Wragge & Co LLP has won a place on OGCbuying.solutions' Catalist Legal Services Framework Agreement. The firm has been accredited in all lots following a competitive tender.

04.05.07

Wragge & Co seals Stanhope Estate deal for MJ Gleeson

Wragge & Co LLP's construction, PFI and real estate experts have advised Gleeson Homes Limited and Powerminster on their involvement in a major social housing PFI scheme in Ashford, Kent.

02.05.07

Wragge & Co named best workplace 'laureate' by FT

Wragge & Co LLP is one of the UK's top 50 employers and one of nine 'laureate' organisations, according to this year's Financial Times' 50 Best Workplaces in the UK.

24.04.07

Wragge & Co seals first deal for D&D London

Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised new client D&D London on a landmark development in Birmingham.

17.04.07

Wragge & Co advises E.ON on major combined heat and power station deal

Wragge & Co LLP's construction and energy experts have advised E.ON UK on its deal to create one of the world's largest combined heat and power stations on the Isle of Grain in Kent.

09.03.07

Court of Appeal decision creates rent recovery headache for landlords

Wragge & Co LLP warns landlords about the pitfalls of rent recovery from former tenants following the Court of Appeal decision in Scottish and Newcastle plc v Zeljko Stephen Raguz [2007].

06.03.07

Wragge & Co named top employer in Sunday Times survey

Wragge & Co LLP has been named one of the UK's top employers for the seventh year running. The national law firm is ranked 51 in the 2007 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.

02.03.07

Wragge & Co completes cross-border M&A deal for Spectris plc

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised on an M&A transaction for FTSE 250 company Spectris plc.

22.02.07

Wragge & Co acts on $1.03 billion Parkridge deals

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Real Estate Team has completed a trio of cross-border deals worth $1.03 billion for European real estate developer Parkridge.

15.02.07

Wragge & Co joined by new real estate partner

Wragge & Co LLP has appointed real estate expert Mike Trainer as its newest partner. The commercial development and investment specialist joins Wragge & Co's 170-lawyer Real Estate Group from Hammonds, taking the total number of real estate partners to 28.

14.02.07

Wragge & Co advises on Leicester City FC acquisition

Wragge & Co LLP Corporate Group has advised Leicester City Football Club Plc on the proposed sale of a majority stake in the club to former Portsmouth Football Club chairman Milan Mandaric for £9 million.

07.02.07

Wragge & Co wins Birds Eye role

Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed to advise Birds Eye following a competitive pitch process. A team led by IP partner Cerryg Jones has won a full service mandate, becoming the frozen food giant's preferred legal adviser in the UK.

22.01.07

Full steam ahead for Wragge & Co pro bono

Wragge & Co LLP has provided free legal advice to the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) as part of its growing portfolio of pro bono work.