Simon Edwards
Consultant
Expertise:
Simon specialises in commercial property and property related matters including office, industrial, retail and leisure, property investment and development transactions; joint venture and private equity, single asset and portfolio acquisitions and disposals; large scale underwriting transactions; major town centre regeneration projects and all aspects of landlord and tenant work.
Simon consistently advises on high-value, fast-paced property transactions and has advised on the sale of many well known properties, including the sale of the Harbour Club, Fulham.
Simon advised joint venture companies between The Khalastchi Family and William Pears in a net £172,000,000 transaction with The Rank Group which included the purchase of 40 Mecca Bingo Clubs and 4 Grosvenor Casinos.
Career:
Simon qualified in 1985. Prior to joining Wallace in 2003, he was a leading partner at Julian Holy which he joined in 1986.
What’s he like to do business with?
Simon has established a reputation for his decisive commercial approach in handling complex commercial property transactions. He is respected for his tough negotiating skills and his determination to protect his clients' interests.
Recommended in Legal Experts (published by Legal Business) as an ‘expert in Commercial Property’.