Overview
Martin is a senior real estate partner who advises on commercial property work of all types. As head of the firm’s Development team, he has particular knowledge of development-related work for both developers and investors, including transactions involving the development and acquisition of designer outlet centres.
Martin also has considerable experience of real estate transactions involving shopping centre and retail, office and mixed-use development. Additionally, Martin advises on corporate transactions involving real estate assets, together with corporate flotations, acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures.
Work highlights
Martin has led on many of the market’s major commercial real estate deals. Highlights include advising:
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Lendlease: advising on the £696m sale of its 30% interest in the Bluewater Shopping Centre to Land Securities
- Hamptonline Limited: advising on the £39.75m sale of student accommodation in Lincoln
- The Leadenhall Building EC3 (The “Cheesegrater”): advising on the development and key letting of major parts of the building development and letting of premises 1- 8 Merry Hill and sale, in Brierley Hill near Dudley, West Midlands
- Printworks Manchester: advising on the development, letting and sale of innovative City Centre leisure development
- Richardson Capital: on the development and letting of premises 1- 8 Merry Hill and sale, in Brierley Hill near Dudley, West Midlands
- Barratt Group: advising on its mixed-use development of a prime site located near to the High Street in Hounslow town centre, and other schemes in Wokingham, Hinchley, Manchester and Nottingham
Professional experience
Martin is a member of the Land Law committee of the City of London Law Society.
Education and qualifications
Martin studied law at Christ Church, Oxford University.
