Experience

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  Shepherd and Wedderburn

  • United Kingdom
  • Law Practice
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Consultant

    • Nov 2021 - Present

  • Partner

    • Jul 2001 - Nov 2021

    I have, for over 25 years, provided advice to clients with an interest in commercial real estate, whether as an occupier, an investor or as a funder. Within that time I have worked with clients across a variety of different sectors, ranging from telecommunications to health care, and from renewable energy projects to education. In particular, I am fortunate to have been recognised as a leading practitioner in commercial property matters, corporate taxation (with particular reference to offshore property investment structures), and PFI/PPP projects. I endeavour to assist UK and international clients from both public and private sectors and in the past decade have provided strategic and corporate governance advice to those working with and for higher education institutions in developing international programmes in many countries, including Australia, France, India, Italy, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. Legal 500 2011 comments: that Stephen is "committed to clients and committed to a project, no matter what". The cureent edition of Chambers Guide states: [Stephen] is noted for his capabilities in international deals, where he is able to "handle international translation of terms and ideas to allow the transaction to be tailored to the local area."

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  Steeles Law

  • Partner

    • Jul 1998 - Dec 2000

    Head of Real Estate

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  Bird & Bird LLP

  • Partner

    • May 1991 - Jun 1998

    Head of Real Estate; Advised generally on real estate transactional matters and specifically on telecommunications, establishment of NHS Trusts, and privatisation of railways