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.

Wragge & Co advises US private equity firm Blackstone on £600 million acquisition of Mint Hotel chain

Wragge & Co's Real Estate Investment team has advised US private equity firm Blackstone on its £600 million acquisition of the Mint Hotel chain. One of the biggest transactions in the European hotel market since 2007, the deal saw Blackstone acquire the eight-strong hotel chain.

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.

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.

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.

Wragge & Co advises St. Modwen on £300 million joint venture with Persimmon

Wragge & Co's real estate specialists have advised UK property investment and development company St. Modwen on a joint venture with housebuilder Persimmon to develop 2,000 homes across seven sites in England and Wales.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.