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Matthew Speed
Partner

Matthew Speed

London, United Kingdom
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  • English
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Matthew Speed is a partner in the Real Estate Team at CMS London and has over 20 years' experience as a commercial real estate lawyer.

He advises developers, investors and institutions, undertaking a broad range of mainstream commercial property matters, including the acquisition, development, management and disposal of all types of commercial property, residential investment and development portfolios.

Matthew also advises on the management of property portfolios on behalf of Aberdeen Property UK Retail Parks Partnership, Infrared Capital Partners and The Mall Limited Partnership; and restaurant operators (including D&D London and Hawksmoor) on their UK portfolios.

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Matthew is 'highly respected for his pro activity, commercial nous, judgement and common sense'."
    Jack Pitman, Paloma Capital

Relevant experience

  • D&D London on the development of an 80 bedroom luxury hotel within the City of London.
  • RO Group on the complex mixed use development of the Former Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.
  • Legal & General Property on the circa GBP 40m acquisition of Stevenage Leisure Park.
  • The Mall Limited Partnership on the circa GBP 350m refinancing of The Mall portfolio.
  • Invel Real Estate on the GBP 23.5m sale of 4 and 5 South Quay.
  • Ro Group on the circa GBP 21m sale of Stay City Newhall Square Birmingham.
  • The joint venture partnership between Legal and General and Mitsubishi Estates on the development of the West End media hub, Central Saint Giles.
  • City & Provincial on the GBP 15m sale of Wandle Industrial Estate.
  • Titan Property Developments on the acquisition and development of Leatherhead Enterprise Centre.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Real Estate Development Real Estate Investment Real Estate Occupiers
sectors
Automotive & Mobility

Insights by Matthew

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Publication United Kingdom

Repurposing retail

07 Mar 2025 2 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

High street rental auctions - non-statutory guidance published

03 Dec 2024 6 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

Compulsory powers to take control of empty high street premises

14 Nov 2024 7 min read
Legal Update United Kingdom

High Street Rental Auctions: the Government’s response

17 May 2024 12 min read
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