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What does it take to turn a business around? In the latest article from our Moving Tribes and Howard Kennedy series with Ian Shepherd, we explore the key elements of transforming a struggling business. The essential ingredients? Understanding your purpose, challenging industry norms, and making difficult decisions. If you are curious about how these principles drive real change and help companies get back on track, read the full article for valuable insights: https://ow.ly/3wzg50TNNvf #BusinessTurnaround #RetailLeadership #Transformation

Howard Kennedy is proud to have advised Lateral Partners on their successful joint venture bid with Ballymore for the Camley Street regeneration project in Camden. This £500M mixed-use development will transform the area, offering 350 homes, 200,000 ft² of commercial space, and much more. Anthony Hunt, Co-Head of Corporate Real Estate at Howard Kennedy, said: "We're excited to work with Camden Council to deliver this innovative scheme." Congratulations to all involved! Read all about the deal here: Gowling WLG and Howard Kennedy advise Ballymore and Lateral on 500M Camley Street project win #RealEstate #Development

Partner Stephen Scott has shared his expertise with Retail Insight this month to give a snapshot of retail sectors from around the world. This includes what they should look at improving moving forward and how retail needs to remain front and centre in future planning. See the key takeaways ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4CTvHSJ #RetailInsights | #RetailTrends | #FutureOfRetail

The results for Chambers and Partners UK are in, and we're thrilled to announce firm has been ranked in 13 practice areas, including two new rankings in Construction contentious (London Firms) and Fraud: Civil (UK-wide) and a promotion from Band 3 to Band 2 in Media & Entertainment: Publishing (UK-wide). A big congratulations to our 32 individually ranked lawyers, including four of our lawyers who were promoted. Special recognition also goes to Gillian White (Corporate/M&A - £10m -£100m) and Jade Chalmers (Planning – London Firms) who made their debut in their respective categories this year. You can find all our rankings here: https://lnkd.in/eraVSWKU #Chambers #LegalExcellence

The real estate market has faced significant upheaval following Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. One way that developers and investors are tackling these challenges is via real estate joint ventures, in which they work together using tailored agreements that address specific project needs and investor preferences. In order to make the most of these arrangements, there are several best practices that you should consider. For more advice, read an article by Charlotte Whitworth, Anthony Hunt and Stephanie Brigg on real estate joint ventures ➡️ https://ow.ly/aQNy50TNpxR #RealEstateInvesting |#JointVentures |#PropertyDevelopment

A big congratulations to our amazing team of runners for completing the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 13 October! Not only did they do a fantastic job completing the run, but they have also raised £3,962 so far for our charity partner, Making The Leap! We're incredibly proud of their dedication to both the race and this important cause. If you'd like to support their efforts, there's still time to donate: https://ow.ly/U3e550TLvxj - and don't forget we will match every pound raised! #TeamWork #CharityRun #MakingTheLeap #Law Eva Holford, Megan Farrant, Joanne Clarke, Anoushka Nehra, Amber Davies, Lucy Moon, Emily Davies, Millie H., Stephen Heinemann, Vanessa Laundon, Antonia Frangakis, Amy Lane and Kurt Byrne

While the footballing rivalry between England and Spain has captivated fans on the pitch, off the field, a different kind of battle is unfolding—one in the courtroom. We are excited to share Olalla García-Arreciado's latest article in the Beyond Border's series: "The Cross-Border Divorce Dilemma: A Spanish Footballer’s Legal Battle in the UK." Olalla dives into the complexities of divorce jurisdiction post-Brexit, the infamous "Brussels race to court," and the ongoing legal wrangle between England and Spain. If you're interested in how high-profile cross-border divorces play out post-Brexit or how legal systems prioritise fairness vs. certainty, read the article below: https://ow.ly/MuOZ50TKxnm #FamilyLaw #Football #UHNWIs #Divorce #UKLaw

We are pleased to announce that we have been named as one of the 2024 eprivateclient Top Law Firms. This achievement is a true testament to our Private Client team's hard work, expertise, and dedication to delivering exceptional legal services. Congratulations to everyone who played a part in making this recognition possible. #PrivateClient #LegalExcellence #TopLawFirm #eprivateclient

The lasting impact of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster will be felt for years to come, as the recent enquiry showed. So why is the Building Safety Act 2022 so unfit for purpose? Associate Daniel Barrett explains the difficult decisions (and possible solutions) that lie ahead for the Labour government here ➡️ https://ow.ly/vOHq50TGEkE #BuildingSafety | #ConstructionRegulations | #SafetyStandards

In the next few years, Gen Alpha will be starting university and moving into new accommodation. But can the sector keep up with their requirements? In recent years, much has been made over the reported lack of student housing, but is it entirely accurate? What will the next generation of students want out of their accommodation? Here, Jade Chalmers, Head of Planning, and guest author Sarah Canning, Co-Founder of the Property Marketing Strategists discusses the possibilities for the sector, including whether HMOs and BTR are better than studio style apartments, plus the impact of those choosing to stay at home with parents: https://ow.ly/J9xU50TGE2R #RealEstateRealChangeRealExpertise #GenAlpha #StudentHousing #PropertyMarket #NextGenStudents #FutureLiving