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09.03.12

New partner brings added planning expertise to Wragge & Co

Wragge & Co has appointed a new partner, boosting its planning capability in the infrastructure, property development and regeneration sectors. SJ Berwin planning partner Duncan Field is joining the Planning and Regeneration team in the spring.


Show2011


09.11.11

Wragge & Co advises Development Securities on £50 million forward funding agreement with Scottish Widows

Wragge & Co's Commercial Development and Investment team has advised Development Securities plc on a £50 million forward funding agreement with Scottish Widows Investment Partnership Property Trust.

14.10.11

Wragge & Co advises on Queensberry Real Estate's first development agreement

Wragge & Co's Shopping Centres team has advised newly formed developer Queensberry Real Estate LLP on its first development agreement. The agreement with Newport Council is for a proposed £110 million, 390,000 sq ft retail development at John Frost Square in Newport city centre.

02.02.11

Wragge & Co advises Graftongate Investments on a major industrial pre-let to Amazon

Wragge & Co has advised property development and investment specialist Graftongate Investments on the pre-let of a 1.1 million sq ft industrial unit to Amazon – the biggest industrial pre-let development in the last year.


Show2010


09.09.10

Wragge & Co's full-service Real Estate group joined by former Macfarlanes partner

Wragge & Co has enhanced its real estate capability with the hire of former Macfarlanes partner Tim Steele as a consultant in its full-service Real Estate group. An experienced and respected real estate lawyer, Tim Steele acts for property investors and developers.

24.08.10

Wragge & Co advises on AMF Bowling Group investment

Wragge & Co has advised two of the investors involved in funding AMF Bowling's acquisition of rival Hollywood Bowl, the tenpin bowling business. The transaction creates the UK's market-leader in tenpin bowling, with annual sales of more than £60 million.

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.

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.


Show2009


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.

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.

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 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 Hardy 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.

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.

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).

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.


Show2008


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.

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.