The Firm: The seven-partner property department at this firm enjoys a strong reputation in the leisure sector and has won more high-value work from established clients and an increase in first instructions from new clients over the past year. The firm also witnessed an increased involvement in residential development work and in investment projects for overseas investors. The group has been busy acting on behalf of Derwent Valley Holdings on the purchase of the site of the London Astoria and has demonstrated its licensing nous through advising on the property aspects of such projects as the flagship DimT Restaurant in Central London.

The Lawyers: Paul McCombie is the property department head.

Clients/Work Highlights: Anglo Scottish Properties; The Victoria and Albert Museum; ASK Restaurants; Covent Garden Market Authority and La Senza.