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Commercial Real Estate

As our clients navigate the unique challenges of the real estate industry, our multidisciplinary commercial real estate team blends global expertise with local insight to find solutions.

Partnering with clients is key to our approach. We take the time to learn who they are and how they define success, building Real Relationships. Building these long-term relationships is at the core of our service and many of our clients have trusted us with their real estate needs for decades.

With extensive experience negotiating from both sides of the table, we have worked across every real estate asset class, including office, residential, hospitality, retail, data centers, industrial and mixed-use. We are adept at managing all types of transactions, large and small, from structuring and joint ventures, acquisitions, financing and developments, (including planning, environmental and construction), through to leasing, management and disposal. This provides us with Real Perspective on the issues that our clients are facing, helping us identify optimum deal structures that minimize risk and maximize return.

Operating across the US, Europe, and the Middle East, we have Real Reach, and advise on the local impact of macro trends, wherever our clients find us. Our 600+ real estate experts operate from 31 offices globally - from London and Riyadh to Frankfurt and New York. Consistently recognized by prestigious industry bodies, such as Legal 500 and Chambers, our teams not only advise on deals and projects in their local jurisdictions, but collaborate internationally to advise clients on their cross-border deals.

Recent developments

BCLP corporate occupier team completes London pre-let for accountancy firm BDO
BCLP advises Get Living on the financing of New Maker Yards, Greater Manchester
BCLP Advises Pembroke on Acquisition of The Lark, Nine Elms
Awards
BCLP celebrates Property Team of the Year win at the British Legal Awards 2025
Awards
Chambers 2026 UK guide ranks BCLP in 36 practice areas and recognises 76 individual lawyers
News
BCLP advises The Oxford Science Park on £890m sale to The Ellison Institute of Technology
News
BCLP Expands Real Estate Practice with Strategic Addition in New York
News
BCLP advises The Crown Estate on a £24bn landmark joint venture with Lendlease
News
BCLP advises Victory Group on its acquisition of 103 – 105 Jermyn Street, London

Discover our latest insights

Insights
Apr 24, 2026

The Ban on Upwards Only Rent Reviews

Since our initial analysis last Summer, the Bill has moved through Parliament at a faster pace than many anticipated.  Here we take stock of where things stand and what landlords, tenants and the broader industry need to be thinking about now.
Insights
Jan 30, 2026

Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill:

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published on 27 January 2026.  Its stated purpose: to bring the feudal leasehold system to an end by reforming and reinvigorating commonhold tenure and banning the use of leasehold tenure for most new flats.
Insights
Jan 08, 2025

Energy Performance of Buildings regime - MHCLG and DESNZ set out ambitious targets in a new consultation building on the previous MEES consultations

The UK government has launched a consultation to reform the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime, a crucial step towards achieving the nation’s ambitious net-zero targets by 2050. This extensive consultation, which runs until 26 February 2025, seeks to gather input on several key areas of the EPB framework. Here, we delve into the background leading up to this consultation, the key areas being consulted on, and likely next steps.
Insights
Apr 24, 2023

Time for the Coronation?

In this BCLP Insight, Thomas Haller considers whether the Coronation may entitle contractors to an extension of time under the JCT form of contract.

Discover our latest insights

Insights
Apr 24, 2026
The Ban on Upwards Only Rent Reviews
Since our initial analysis last Summer, the Bill has moved through Parliament at a faster pace than many anticipated.  Here we take stock of where things stand and what landlords, tenants and the broader industry need to be thinking about now.
Insights
Jan 30, 2026
Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill:
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published on 27 January 2026.  Its stated purpose: to bring the feudal leasehold system to an end by reforming and reinvigorating commonhold tenure and banning the use of leasehold tenure for most new flats.
Insights
Aug 11, 2025
Draft Implementing Regulation of the Law on Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis
Insights
Jul 27, 2025
Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis – Law Now Published
Insights
Jan 08, 2025
Energy Performance of Buildings regime - MHCLG and DESNZ set out ambitious targets in a new consultation building on the previous MEES consultations
The UK government has launched a consultation to reform the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime, a crucial step towards achieving the nation’s ambitious net-zero targets by 2050. This extensive consultation, which runs until 26 February 2025, seeks to gather input on several key areas of the EPB framework. Here, we delve into the background leading up to this consultation, the key areas being consulted on, and likely next steps.
Insights
Dec 19, 2024
Briefcase 2024 Quarter 4: Key Real Estate Cases and Updates
Insights
Dec 09, 2024
New York City council adopts significant zoning changes under city of yes for housing opportunity
Insights
Jun 24, 2024
Briefcase 2024 quarter 2: key real estate cases and updates
Insights
Apr 24, 2023
Time for the Coronation?
In this BCLP Insight, Thomas Haller considers whether the Coronation may entitle contractors to an extension of time under the JCT form of contract.

Meet our sector leaders


Samant Narula

Samant Narula
+44 (0) 20 3400 4987
Vanessa Sunshine
Vanessa Sunshine
+1 310 576 2181
Image of Heather Boelens
Image of Heather Boelens
+1 303 866 0256

Samant Narula

Samant Narula
+44 (0) 20 3400 4987
Vanessa Sunshine
Vanessa Sunshine
+1 310 576 2181
Image of Heather Boelens
Image of Heather Boelens
+1 303 866 0256
Henry Ranchon, Partner and Practice Group Leader - Real Estate France, Paris
Henry Ranchon, Partner and Practice Group Leader - Real Estate France, Paris
+33 (0) 1 44 17 77 62
Christian Lonquich
Christian Lonquich
+49 (0) 69 970 861 273