Gemma Cook

Gemma is a senior professional support lawyer to the Real Estate group.

She has a background in transactional real estate since 2006 having previously advised a variety of clients, including institutional investors, REITs, funds, developers and one of London’s main estate landlords in relation to many high-value transactions, particularly in the industrial, retail and office sectors. Her specialism was projects involving site assembly, planning, environmental and other conditional factors.

Gemma’s appetite for solving problems means she is now the lead technical support for the Real Estate group. She advises the team on complex transactional points and delivers training to the team and clients. Gemma is responsible for the group’s continuous improvement and practice development, including the adoption of new technologies.

• Acting on the purchase by a corporate vehicle and the asset management of Kings Mall Shopping Centre in Hammersmith prior to the sale to IKEA’s sister company Ingka Centres, including lettings to Metro Bank, New Look and H&M.
• Acting on the redevelopment and letting of Department W in Whitechapel, London, to Queen Mary University of London.
• Advising on the management of a mixed-use portfolio comprising over 100 properties, many multi-let, situated in the West End of London, including the areas of Great Portland Street and Oxford Street.