Press Release
SJ BERWIN LLP APPOINTED BY THE CROWN ESTATE PANEL FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS REGENT STREET PORTFOLIO
7 March 2006
SJ Berwin LLP has won a competitive tender to provide legal services to The Crown Estate for their Regent Street portfolio. The appointment takes effect from April 2006 and is for a period of four years.
This appointment is the third to be made by The Crown Estate as part of their review of legal services across their urban estate. It is the first time The Crown Estate has instructed a single law firm to cover the entirety of the Regent Street portfolio which is a reflection of the intensity of change underway on this portfolio and the integral role which lawyers play in that.
Regent Street is currently undergoing a £500 million redevelopment programme to secure its position as a world class destination synonymous with quality, heritage, style and success. The Crown Estate are attracting international retailers, flagship stores and commercial businesses to Regent Street that make it a great place for people and business alike.
David Harris, Head of Legal at The Crown Estate, said: “We are extremely pleased to appoint SJ Berwin LLP as our panel law firm for our Regent Street portfolio. SJ Berwin excelled in both the importance they place on real estate work as a firm, and the strength in depth of their team at all levels. They demonstrated an enthusiasm for and commitment to our objectives easily sufficient to be able to place themselves alongside the culture and values of The Crown Estate and I’m confident that together we will provide an even better service for our customers.”
Jon Vivian, relationship partner for The Crown Estate contract said: “We were delighted to be appointed by The Crown Estate for their Regent Street portfolio. They will continue to be an extremely valued client of our firm. There are some exciting changes taking place at The Crown Estate and we very much see ourselves as playing a part in this evolution.”
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