Our success stories
Cripps has the legal and commercial know-how to help you manage and maintain your assets. We invest the time in establishing long-standing, trusted relationships. Here is a snapshot of how we have helped owners of shopping centres, retail parks and high street portfolios manage their assets.
Kennedy Wilson Europe
For the past decade we have exclusively provided asset management legal services for Kennedy Wilson’s six regional shopping centres. Our work has included handling the sale of five centres and facilitating the acquisition of several last mile logistics sites as replacement assets, supporting refinancing negotiations and the management of a large high street retail portfolio optimising value through the re-gear and renewal of lettings prior to disposal of each asset.
M&G
We have worked with M&G for over 20 years on a portfolio of retail assets across the UK, including the Friary Centre, Guildford and Two Rivers, Staines. High levels of transactions are recorded on a client portal tailored to M&G's processes. Recently we acted in the sale of the Cwmbran shopping centre, a major regional scheme comprising 170 units.
Federated Hermes
For over 15 years we have served Federated Hermes and its JV Partner as the sole legal adviser for centre:mk in Milton Keynes, a major regional shopping centre with 240 stores, restaurants, and cafes.
Recent highlights include drafting 5 Certificates of Title to facilitate the sale by AustralianSuper of its 50% stake in centre:mk to Royal London, completing new lettings to H&M, Mango, Space NK, Bills, Reiss and Itsu and ongoing advice on redevelopment, refurbishment and digital transformation projects.
AEW
We provided asset management advice to AEW for 10 years in respect of The Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland and St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton, before advising on the disposal of each.
Realty
We provide asset management legal support to Realty in respect of over 80 retail parks and high street retail locations, optimising lease structures and improving transaction efficiencies to drive long-term asset value.
Canada Life
We provide strategic legal support to Canada Life, offering tailored advice to enhance asset performance across their £2.6bn mixed-use property portfolio. In the last 12 months, the team has provided complex asset management advice in connection with impending contractual lease expiries of two office buildings in Chelmsford.
Runnymede Borough Council
We advise Runnymede Borough Council on the asset management at Addlestone One, a major, mixed-use regeneration scheme designed to transform the heart of Addlestone, a commuter town which lies within the M25.
Cadogan
We advise Cadogan on all real estate matters in relation to their 93-acre London estate, comprising offices, retail and residential properties. In addition to retail asset management work, we have supported the Estate on numerous development and construction projects including advising on a mixed-use redevelopment scheme to enhance the central section of the King's Road opposite Chelsea Town Hall.
EEH Ventures
We have worked with EEH Ventures over the last few years to provide retail asset management services for Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre in Wrexham, advising on the grant of a new lease for a 17,000 sq ft unit to Wrexham AFC Limited and supporting the client in repositioning and revitalising Eagles Meadow with the first floor of the former Debenhams now repurposed to be a trampoline park operated by national brand AirHop. We also provide asset management services to Grand Arcade Shopping Centre in Wigan, advising on the letting of the former Debenhams store to an operator who will repurpose the unit as a multipurpose F&B and leisure venue.
Evolve Estates
We provide asset management advice to Evolve Estates in respect of The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland following their purchase of the asset in 2024.
Sloane Stanley
We advise the Sloane Stanley Estate, one of the oldest and most prestigious landowning estates in Chelsea, London. The Estate owns substantial holdings of commercial and residential properties concentrated on the King’s Road and Fulham Road, Chelsea. We support the Estate with retail asset management work. Recent highlights include completing lettings to Third Space, Aspiga, Karve, Sainsbury’s and Margaret Dabbs.
"Cripps not only have the deep legal knowledge and are up to date with new legislation, but they also demonstrate awareness of the retail market, which helps identify potential risks and opportunities."
Chambers & Partners 2025
Providing you with the full service.
Real estate
Our Retail Asset Management team specialises in supporting owners and managers of large property portfolios, including major shopping centres and retail parks. We deliver comprehensive advice across the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal, ensuring every stage is strategically managed.
In this dynamic sector, we recognise the need to stay ahead of market trends and challenges. Our team is adept at navigating complex issues such as turnover-based leases, tenant negotiations, and the integration of ESG initiatives to future-proof assets and align with sustainability goals.
Backed by specialist teams in planning, construction, development, leasehold enfranchisement, and property disputes, we offer tailored expertise to ensure your retail portfolio is optimally managed. This holistic approach enables us to address every aspect of your asset management needs effectively and efficiently.
Development
Our development team has vast experience in dealing with high-value, complex and strategically important development projects across the UK.
We provide strategic advice whether you have a straight purchase, conditional contract, option, promotion agreement or other form of risk sharing.
Our development team will guide you through every stage of a development project including dealing with the complexities of heads of terms, negotiation, transactional advice, due diligence, funding solutions, and sales and leasing.
Planning and construction
Our Planning Team has extensive experience of advising on complex planning issues and are recognised for their expertise in mixed-used, large scale strategic development and regeneration schemes. Working collaboratively with our commercial real estate team and other consultants, our planning lawyers provide advice on legal drafting of s106 provisions, title issues, planning inquiries, CIL, regulatory compliance and litigation in the planning courts. They will flex their level of involvement to suit your needs. Our construction lawyers work alongside our nationally recognised real estate team to advise clients and stakeholders on all the latest industry developments, including the complexities around the Building Safety Act, and the new JCT 2024 contracts.
Real estate finance
Our team advises lenders and borrowers on all aspects of real estate finance, including property investment deals, development facilities and bridging finance and works closely with specialists across the firm on development, construction, planning and tax matters.
Property disputes
When our clients are involved in a dispute of whatever nature, we work with them to resolve it on the best possible terms. When that involves litigation, we have the expertise to manage the process, but our focus is on resolving the dispute in the most efficient way for the client.
Our team advises on all areas of disputes including commercial and contractual, employment and technology and IT.
Corporate
With decades of experience in corporate law, we offer a wealth of knowledge and advice which benefits entrepreneurs and businesses locally and globally. Wherever you are in your business lifecycle, from mergers & acquisitions to financing, and commercial to employment matters, we identify opportunities, explore options, manage risks and tackle issues before they become threats.
Insolvency
Our insolvency and restructuring team works closely with landlords, private equity firms, banks and financial institutions, shareholders, directors, insolvency practitioners, management teams and other stakeholders to consider, advise on and implement restructuring processes. There are a range of potential opportunities available to businesses looking to restructure, and our experienced team will be able to guide you through the various considerations and work with you to agree the best option for your business.
"We've worked with Cripps for a number of years on land and property through to planning and construction. We've always received a prompt service with attention to detail balanced with approachability and a willingness to discuss issues and find practical solutions."
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