Jonathan Whiteford
Legal Director @DLA Piper
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WORK HISTORY
Legal Director @DLA Piper
Private Canadian landowner developer on major redevelopment and financing of prime island site at Belgrove House Kings Cross & pre-let to a global pharmaceutical tenant for its iconic headquarter offices and discovery research centre - Co-working provider on the corporate acquisition of 90 High Holborn, a landmark office building in central London for £200 million, and subsequent re-financing- One of the world’s leading asset managers on forward commitment for £79 million long-leasehold acquisition and grant of leaseback in relation to a major hotel development site at Airport City Manchester- Major logistics group on development agreement at former Littlebrook power station Dartford- Acquisition of a brownfield site in Newcastle and development proposals for “Giants on the Quay” major urban regeneration site including 140 metre tall observation wheel- JV entity between a global private equity firm and UK logistics investor on sale of portfolio of prime UK logistics properties for >£280 million- Multi-national media marketing company on major pre-let and redevelopment of 300k square feet London headquarter premises in prestigious central London location- Major European logistics operator on EUR210 million disposal of pan-European portfolio of assets in 8 jurisdictions- Global real estate investor and asset manager on £500m corporate sale of Green Park business park - German private and institutional investment fund on £155m structured sale of 20 Moorgate London - Leading developer of flexible and shared workspace on various major London pre-lets for prime office space- Major investment management business on numerous sale and leaseback hotel investments for ground lease funds- Middle Eastern retail group on its acquisition of national retail business via pre-pack administration, including the purchase and subsequent transfer of 60 nationwide retail stores- Global banking client on restructuring of its £120m facility of central London office premises
EDUCATION
Nottingham Law School
Legal Practice Course, Law
University of Oxford (Jesus College)
Master of Arts (M.A.) (Oxon), Geography
Nottingham Law School
Graduate Diploma in Law, Law
SKILLS
ABOUT JONATHAN WHITEFORD
Jonathan Whiteford is a commercial real estate lawyer with 15 years’ experience, including investment and portfolio transactions, corporate structured real estate deals, W&I-backed deals, mixed used developments, real estate finance, distressed real estate, restructuring and insolvency, landlord and tenant matters and asset management.Jonathan advises institutional investors, developers, corporate occupiers, banks and insolvency practitioners on their highest-value and most complex projects. He is experienced in navigating both UK and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Jonathan helps his clients with their disposals, acquisitions, regearing, financing and development of business parks, logistics units, headquarter premises, offices, flexible workspace, hotels, student accommodation, shopping centres and car parks. He is also highly experienced in advising on property aspects of corporate, real estate finance and insurance transactions.Jonathan’s clients appreciate his thorough and level-headed analysis and his pragmatic commercial advice.Identified as a Key Lawyer by LEGAL 50•••23) for Real Estate Development:\"Jonathan Whiteford – great grasp of complex real estate development transactions and a pleasure to work with. Has the added qualities of stickability and resilience on long-running and at times difficult transactions.\"“Brought such great intellect, common sense and diplomacy to the process…helped us navigate the commercial negotiations with flair… Professional calm, reliable and a breath of fresh air…. don\'t know how you do it but you always seem to make my life easier!” – CEO, Corporate Occupier Client
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