Julia Poulter

Julia brings over 20 years of experience across all core areas of commercial real estate, including investment acquisitions and disposals (from single assets to large portfolios), acquisition finance and refinancing, development projects, investment and portfolio management work, landlord and tenant matters (including HQ relocations) —acting for both landlords and occupiers. She also provides strategic real estate support on corporate transactions.

Recognised as a trusted partner who is committed to understanding her clients’ objectives, Julia combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to support clients in navigating commercial real estate matters effectively. Her expertise spans many asset classes—retail, leisure, hospitality, office, and mixed‑use schemes—with a particular focus on the high‑value central London office and retail market.

Julia advises a broad spectrum of clients from investors and developers to corporate occupiers and specialist operators such as art galleries, restaurants and leisure venues, reflecting her ability to navigate the needs of diverse stakeholders across multiple sectors while building long‑term, collaborative relationships.

• Acting for the developer of a 4.5-acre development in London to create a mixed residential, shopping and leisure district (GDV £435m) and subsequently the investor of this mixed‑use asset on the pre‑letting of retail, leisure and office units, followed by more than a decade of ongoing letting and property management work.
• Advising a family office on their investment of super prime London office premises and the subsequent letting strategy.
• Negotiating and advising the tenant on a complex agreement for the letting of 80,000 square feet of office space, comprising part of an iconic building in Shoreditch with landlord’s and tenant’s works and an option for first refusal in relation to other floors in the building.
• Advising leading players in the art world, including renowned galleries and other specialist operators, in acquiring landmark premises in prime central London. Julia is experienced in dealing with unique operational requirements and navigating the complexities of heritage or listed buildings.
• Acting for prestigious retail brands in securing high‑profile flagship stores in prime central London locations. Julia’s work includes advising on complex acquisitions, negotiating bespoke lease terms and ensuring transactions align with each brand’s strategic vision and operational needs. This experience has given her deep insight into the competitive dynamics of London’s most sought‑after retail streets, from Bond Street to Sloane Street, enabling her to deliver results that combine commercial value with brand impact.
• Acting for a well‑known household name, Julia advised on the disposal of a substantial nationwide corporate real estate portfolio, comprising a high volume of properties across multiple regions. The transaction was significant both in scale and in aggregate value, requiring complex negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes within tight timeframes.