Investment
Deals
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Retail
Toys r Us, UK Wide
Retail
Retail
Appointed by the receivers of Toys R Us to dispose of 30 freehold stores, across the country (2018).
St James’s Place HQ, Cirencester
Business Space
Business Space
Fulham Road, London
Office
Office
Multi-let office building acquired on Fulham Road for a private client for £14 million, showing a net initial yield of 4.25%. Situated opposite Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the property has been acquired with a view to medium term redevelopment
Slough Retail Park, Slough
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Slough Retail Park for £63 million on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management (2018)
Roaring Meg South, Stevenage
Retail
Retail
Sale of Roaring Meg South Retail Park, Stevenage for £17.8 million on behalf of M&G (2018)
Tesco, Scunthorpe
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Scunthorpe for £53 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsbury’s, Durham
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Durham for £39.4 million on behalf of British Land
Sainsbury’s, Weston Super Mare
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Weston Super Mare for £37.5 million on behalf of British Land
Tesco, Quedgeley
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Tesco in Quedgeley for £38.85 million on behalf of L&G
Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak
Retail
Retail
Sale of Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak for £57.5 million on behalf of Hammerson plc (2018)
The Woolwich Estate, London
Retail, Mixed Use
Retail, Mixed Use
The Woolwich Estate - comprising 55 freehold and 2 long leasehold interests, Morgan Williams advised Mansford LLP on the sale of this mixed use London estate for £100.9 million
Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough
Retail
Retail
Sale of forward funding opportunity on behalf of Steamrock Capital for Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough (2017)
Tesco Extra, Cumbernauld
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld for £50 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Waitrose, Cheadle Hulme
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme for £17.45 million, on behalf of Wittington Investments
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Ocean Plaza, Southport for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle (2017)
Tesco Extra, Kettering
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Kettering for £51.55 million on behalf of Legal & General
Sainsburys, Wakefield
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in Wakefield for £39.2 million on behalf of TH Real Estate
Tesco, Thetford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Thetford for £43.2 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Trident Trade Park, Cardiff
Trade Park
Trade Park
Purchase of Trident Trade Park, Cardiff for £8.65 million on behalf of Mansford
Tesco, Bristol
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Bristol for £28.5 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsburys, Ashford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Sainsburys in Ashford for £80 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford
Retail
Retail
Sale of Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford for £53 million on behalf of BA Pension Fund (2017)
Westwood Retail Park, Thanet
Retail
Retail
Sale of Westwood Retail Park, Thanet for £79.5 million on behalf of Hammerson (2017)
Sainsburys, West Ealing
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in West Ealing for £22.5 million on behalf of British Land
Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford for £91.5 million on behalf of Legal & General (2017)
RIBBAR Portfolio, Retail Portfolio
Retail
Retail
IBBAR Portfolio - acting on behalf of Mansford LLP, Morgan Williams advised on the sale of a prime high street retail portfolio for £15.875 million
Temple Quay, Bristol
Office
Office
Forward funding of HMRC office, Temple Quay, Bristol for £76.1 million on behalf of Legal & General
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios - acquisition of this portfolio on behalf of Aviva
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio - Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street Investment Management on the purchase of a garden centre portfolio for £91 million
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Leisure
Leisure
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Bridgend Designer Outlet for £115.5 million. The centre includes a 9-screen Odeon cinema and a food court, with tenants including Ed's Diner, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Chopstix, Spud U Like, Millie's Cookies and Starbucks
Skydome, Coventry
Leisure
Leisure
Skydome, Coventry — Morgan Williams advised Mansford on the sale of Skydome, with tenants including Odeon, Mitchells & Butler, JD Wetherspoon, Pure Gym and Genting Casinos, for £26.5 million
The O2, Greenwich
Retail, Leisure
Retail, Leisure
The O2, Greenwich — Morgan Williams advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on their acquisition of a 50% share in the O2. In October 2018 the new Icon Outlet Centre opened, being the first phase of a 210,000 sq ft retail and leisure development on two levels around the concert venue. There is already 370,000 sq ft of leisure space within the development and this expansion seeks to capitalise on the exceptional footfall in the scheme and dense residential development in the area. AEG and Crosstree secured a £185 million debt facility with Lloyds Bank, with initial retailers including Levi's, Calvin Klein, Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hackett plus UK outlet launches from brands such as Moleskine, Aspinal, Cheaney and the jewellery brand, Tateossian.
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip
Leisure
Leisure
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of the proposed leisure scheme for around £61.5 million. The scheme will be anchored by a Cineworld cinema and Asda foodstore, with restaurants including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Baxtergate, Loughborough
Leisure
Leisure
Baxtergate, Loughborough — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of this leisure scheme. The scheme will be anchored by Cineworld, with restaurants including Loungers, Preto, Bella Italia, Nando's and Mimosa
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Leisure
Leisure
Ocean Plaza, Southport - purchase of this leisure park for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Retail
Retail
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition for £115.5 million. The designer outlet centre comprises 244,080 sq ft and is multi-let to over 90 designer, premium and high street brands
Pentagon Portfolio
Pentagon Portfolio — comprising a mixture of retail warehousing and shopping centres, Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street on the sale of this portfolio for a cumulative £123.5 million
Arena Trust Portfolio, Aviva
Arena Trust Portfolio — acting on behalf of Aviva Investors, Morgan Williams assisted in the disposal of a half-share of three Tesco-anchored retail warehouse parks to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for £156.5 million
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Leisure
Toys r Us, UK Wide
Retail
Retail
Appointed by the receivers of Toys R Us to dispose of 30 freehold stores, across the country (2018).
St James’s Place HQ, Cirencester
Business Space
Business Space
Fulham Road, London
Office
Office
Multi-let office building acquired on Fulham Road for a private client for £14 million, showing a net initial yield of 4.25%. Situated opposite Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the property has been acquired with a view to medium term redevelopment
Slough Retail Park, Slough
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Slough Retail Park for £63 million on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management (2018)
Roaring Meg South, Stevenage
Retail
Retail
Sale of Roaring Meg South Retail Park, Stevenage for £17.8 million on behalf of M&G (2018)
Tesco, Scunthorpe
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Scunthorpe for £53 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsbury’s, Durham
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Durham for £39.4 million on behalf of British Land
Sainsbury’s, Weston Super Mare
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Weston Super Mare for £37.5 million on behalf of British Land
Tesco, Quedgeley
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Tesco in Quedgeley for £38.85 million on behalf of L&G
Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak
Retail
Retail
Sale of Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak for £57.5 million on behalf of Hammerson plc (2018)
The Woolwich Estate, London
Retail, Mixed Use
Retail, Mixed Use
The Woolwich Estate - comprising 55 freehold and 2 long leasehold interests, Morgan Williams advised Mansford LLP on the sale of this mixed use London estate for £100.9 million
Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough
Retail
Retail
Sale of forward funding opportunity on behalf of Steamrock Capital for Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough (2017)
Tesco Extra, Cumbernauld
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld for £50 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Waitrose, Cheadle Hulme
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme for £17.45 million, on behalf of Wittington Investments
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Ocean Plaza, Southport for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle (2017)
Tesco Extra, Kettering
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Kettering for £51.55 million on behalf of Legal & General
Sainsburys, Wakefield
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in Wakefield for £39.2 million on behalf of TH Real Estate
Tesco, Thetford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Thetford for £43.2 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Trident Trade Park, Cardiff
Trade Park
Trade Park
Purchase of Trident Trade Park, Cardiff for £8.65 million on behalf of Mansford
Tesco, Bristol
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Bristol for £28.5 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsburys, Ashford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Sainsburys in Ashford for £80 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford
Retail
Retail
Sale of Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford for £53 million on behalf of BA Pension Fund (2017)
Westwood Retail Park, Thanet
Retail
Retail
Sale of Westwood Retail Park, Thanet for £79.5 million on behalf of Hammerson (2017)
Sainsburys, West Ealing
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in West Ealing for £22.5 million on behalf of British Land
Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford for £91.5 million on behalf of Legal & General (2017)
RIBBAR Portfolio, Retail Portfolio
Retail
Retail
IBBAR Portfolio - acting on behalf of Mansford LLP, Morgan Williams advised on the sale of a prime high street retail portfolio for £15.875 million
Temple Quay, Bristol
Office
Office
Forward funding of HMRC office, Temple Quay, Bristol for £76.1 million on behalf of Legal & General
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios - acquisition of this portfolio on behalf of Aviva
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio - Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street Investment Management on the purchase of a garden centre portfolio for £91 million
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Leisure
Leisure
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Bridgend Designer Outlet for £115.5 million. The centre includes a 9-screen Odeon cinema and a food court, with tenants including Ed's Diner, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Chopstix, Spud U Like, Millie's Cookies and Starbucks
Skydome, Coventry
Leisure
Leisure
Skydome, Coventry — Morgan Williams advised Mansford on the sale of Skydome, with tenants including Odeon, Mitchells & Butler, JD Wetherspoon, Pure Gym and Genting Casinos, for £26.5 million
The O2, Greenwich
Retail, Leisure
Retail, Leisure
The O2, Greenwich — Morgan Williams advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on their acquisition of a 50% share in the O2. In October 2018 the new Icon Outlet Centre opened, being the first phase of a 210,000 sq ft retail and leisure development on two levels around the concert venue. There is already 370,000 sq ft of leisure space within the development and this expansion seeks to capitalise on the exceptional footfall in the scheme and dense residential development in the area. AEG and Crosstree secured a £185 million debt facility with Lloyds Bank, with initial retailers including Levi's, Calvin Klein, Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hackett plus UK outlet launches from brands such as Moleskine, Aspinal, Cheaney and the jewellery brand, Tateossian.
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip
Leisure
Leisure
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of the proposed leisure scheme for around £61.5 million. The scheme will be anchored by a Cineworld cinema and Asda foodstore, with restaurants including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Baxtergate, Loughborough
Leisure
Leisure
Baxtergate, Loughborough — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of this leisure scheme. The scheme will be anchored by Cineworld, with restaurants including Loungers, Preto, Bella Italia, Nando's and Mimosa
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Leisure
Leisure
Ocean Plaza, Southport - purchase of this leisure park for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Retail
Retail
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition for £115.5 million. The designer outlet centre comprises 244,080 sq ft and is multi-let to over 90 designer, premium and high street brands
Pentagon Portfolio
Pentagon Portfolio — comprising a mixture of retail warehousing and shopping centres, Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street on the sale of this portfolio for a cumulative £123.5 million
Arena Trust Portfolio, Aviva
Arena Trust Portfolio — acting on behalf of Aviva Investors, Morgan Williams assisted in the disposal of a half-share of three Tesco-anchored retail warehouse parks to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for £156.5 million
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Foodstore
Toys r Us, UK Wide
Retail
Retail
Appointed by the receivers of Toys R Us to dispose of 30 freehold stores, across the country (2018).
St James’s Place HQ, Cirencester
Business Space
Business Space
Fulham Road, London
Office
Office
Multi-let office building acquired on Fulham Road for a private client for £14 million, showing a net initial yield of 4.25%. Situated opposite Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the property has been acquired with a view to medium term redevelopment
Slough Retail Park, Slough
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Slough Retail Park for £63 million on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management (2018)
Roaring Meg South, Stevenage
Retail
Retail
Sale of Roaring Meg South Retail Park, Stevenage for £17.8 million on behalf of M&G (2018)
Tesco, Scunthorpe
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Scunthorpe for £53 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsbury’s, Durham
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Durham for £39.4 million on behalf of British Land
Sainsbury’s, Weston Super Mare
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Weston Super Mare for £37.5 million on behalf of British Land
Tesco, Quedgeley
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Tesco in Quedgeley for £38.85 million on behalf of L&G
Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak
Retail
Retail
Sale of Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak for £57.5 million on behalf of Hammerson plc (2018)
The Woolwich Estate, London
Retail, Mixed Use
Retail, Mixed Use
The Woolwich Estate - comprising 55 freehold and 2 long leasehold interests, Morgan Williams advised Mansford LLP on the sale of this mixed use London estate for £100.9 million
Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough
Retail
Retail
Sale of forward funding opportunity on behalf of Steamrock Capital for Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough (2017)
Tesco Extra, Cumbernauld
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld for £50 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Waitrose, Cheadle Hulme
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme for £17.45 million, on behalf of Wittington Investments
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Ocean Plaza, Southport for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle (2017)
Tesco Extra, Kettering
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Kettering for £51.55 million on behalf of Legal & General
Sainsburys, Wakefield
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in Wakefield for £39.2 million on behalf of TH Real Estate
Tesco, Thetford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Thetford for £43.2 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Trident Trade Park, Cardiff
Trade Park
Trade Park
Purchase of Trident Trade Park, Cardiff for £8.65 million on behalf of Mansford
Tesco, Bristol
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Bristol for £28.5 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsburys, Ashford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Sainsburys in Ashford for £80 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford
Retail
Retail
Sale of Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford for £53 million on behalf of BA Pension Fund (2017)
Westwood Retail Park, Thanet
Retail
Retail
Sale of Westwood Retail Park, Thanet for £79.5 million on behalf of Hammerson (2017)
Sainsburys, West Ealing
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in West Ealing for £22.5 million on behalf of British Land
Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford for £91.5 million on behalf of Legal & General (2017)
RIBBAR Portfolio, Retail Portfolio
Retail
Retail
IBBAR Portfolio - acting on behalf of Mansford LLP, Morgan Williams advised on the sale of a prime high street retail portfolio for £15.875 million
Temple Quay, Bristol
Office
Office
Forward funding of HMRC office, Temple Quay, Bristol for £76.1 million on behalf of Legal & General
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios - acquisition of this portfolio on behalf of Aviva
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio - Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street Investment Management on the purchase of a garden centre portfolio for £91 million
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Leisure
Leisure
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Bridgend Designer Outlet for £115.5 million. The centre includes a 9-screen Odeon cinema and a food court, with tenants including Ed's Diner, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Chopstix, Spud U Like, Millie's Cookies and Starbucks
Skydome, Coventry
Leisure
Leisure
Skydome, Coventry — Morgan Williams advised Mansford on the sale of Skydome, with tenants including Odeon, Mitchells & Butler, JD Wetherspoon, Pure Gym and Genting Casinos, for £26.5 million
The O2, Greenwich
Retail, Leisure
Retail, Leisure
The O2, Greenwich — Morgan Williams advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on their acquisition of a 50% share in the O2. In October 2018 the new Icon Outlet Centre opened, being the first phase of a 210,000 sq ft retail and leisure development on two levels around the concert venue. There is already 370,000 sq ft of leisure space within the development and this expansion seeks to capitalise on the exceptional footfall in the scheme and dense residential development in the area. AEG and Crosstree secured a £185 million debt facility with Lloyds Bank, with initial retailers including Levi's, Calvin Klein, Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hackett plus UK outlet launches from brands such as Moleskine, Aspinal, Cheaney and the jewellery brand, Tateossian.
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip
Leisure
Leisure
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of the proposed leisure scheme for around £61.5 million. The scheme will be anchored by a Cineworld cinema and Asda foodstore, with restaurants including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Baxtergate, Loughborough
Leisure
Leisure
Baxtergate, Loughborough — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of this leisure scheme. The scheme will be anchored by Cineworld, with restaurants including Loungers, Preto, Bella Italia, Nando's and Mimosa
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Leisure
Leisure
Ocean Plaza, Southport - purchase of this leisure park for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Retail
Retail
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition for £115.5 million. The designer outlet centre comprises 244,080 sq ft and is multi-let to over 90 designer, premium and high street brands
Pentagon Portfolio
Pentagon Portfolio — comprising a mixture of retail warehousing and shopping centres, Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street on the sale of this portfolio for a cumulative £123.5 million
Arena Trust Portfolio, Aviva
Arena Trust Portfolio — acting on behalf of Aviva Investors, Morgan Williams assisted in the disposal of a half-share of three Tesco-anchored retail warehouse parks to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for £156.5 million
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Portfolio
Toys r Us, UK Wide
Retail
Retail
Appointed by the receivers of Toys R Us to dispose of 30 freehold stores, across the country (2018).
St James’s Place HQ, Cirencester
Business Space
Business Space
Fulham Road, London
Office
Office
Multi-let office building acquired on Fulham Road for a private client for £14 million, showing a net initial yield of 4.25%. Situated opposite Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the property has been acquired with a view to medium term redevelopment
Slough Retail Park, Slough
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Slough Retail Park for £63 million on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management (2018)
Roaring Meg South, Stevenage
Retail
Retail
Sale of Roaring Meg South Retail Park, Stevenage for £17.8 million on behalf of M&G (2018)
Tesco, Scunthorpe
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Scunthorpe for £53 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsbury’s, Durham
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Durham for £39.4 million on behalf of British Land
Sainsbury’s, Weston Super Mare
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Weston Super Mare for £37.5 million on behalf of British Land
Tesco, Quedgeley
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Tesco in Quedgeley for £38.85 million on behalf of L&G
Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak
Retail
Retail
Sale of Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak for £57.5 million on behalf of Hammerson plc (2018)
The Woolwich Estate, London
Retail, Mixed Use
Retail, Mixed Use
The Woolwich Estate - comprising 55 freehold and 2 long leasehold interests, Morgan Williams advised Mansford LLP on the sale of this mixed use London estate for £100.9 million
Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough
Retail
Retail
Sale of forward funding opportunity on behalf of Steamrock Capital for Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough (2017)
Tesco Extra, Cumbernauld
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld for £50 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Waitrose, Cheadle Hulme
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme for £17.45 million, on behalf of Wittington Investments
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Ocean Plaza, Southport for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle (2017)
Tesco Extra, Kettering
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Kettering for £51.55 million on behalf of Legal & General
Sainsburys, Wakefield
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in Wakefield for £39.2 million on behalf of TH Real Estate
Tesco, Thetford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Thetford for £43.2 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Trident Trade Park, Cardiff
Trade Park
Trade Park
Purchase of Trident Trade Park, Cardiff for £8.65 million on behalf of Mansford
Tesco, Bristol
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Bristol for £28.5 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsburys, Ashford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Sainsburys in Ashford for £80 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford
Retail
Retail
Sale of Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford for £53 million on behalf of BA Pension Fund (2017)
Westwood Retail Park, Thanet
Retail
Retail
Sale of Westwood Retail Park, Thanet for £79.5 million on behalf of Hammerson (2017)
Sainsburys, West Ealing
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in West Ealing for £22.5 million on behalf of British Land
Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford for £91.5 million on behalf of Legal & General (2017)
RIBBAR Portfolio, Retail Portfolio
Retail
Retail
IBBAR Portfolio - acting on behalf of Mansford LLP, Morgan Williams advised on the sale of a prime high street retail portfolio for £15.875 million
Temple Quay, Bristol
Office
Office
Forward funding of HMRC office, Temple Quay, Bristol for £76.1 million on behalf of Legal & General
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios - acquisition of this portfolio on behalf of Aviva
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio - Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street Investment Management on the purchase of a garden centre portfolio for £91 million
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Leisure
Leisure
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Bridgend Designer Outlet for £115.5 million. The centre includes a 9-screen Odeon cinema and a food court, with tenants including Ed's Diner, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Chopstix, Spud U Like, Millie's Cookies and Starbucks
Skydome, Coventry
Leisure
Leisure
Skydome, Coventry — Morgan Williams advised Mansford on the sale of Skydome, with tenants including Odeon, Mitchells & Butler, JD Wetherspoon, Pure Gym and Genting Casinos, for £26.5 million
The O2, Greenwich
Retail, Leisure
Retail, Leisure
The O2, Greenwich — Morgan Williams advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on their acquisition of a 50% share in the O2. In October 2018 the new Icon Outlet Centre opened, being the first phase of a 210,000 sq ft retail and leisure development on two levels around the concert venue. There is already 370,000 sq ft of leisure space within the development and this expansion seeks to capitalise on the exceptional footfall in the scheme and dense residential development in the area. AEG and Crosstree secured a £185 million debt facility with Lloyds Bank, with initial retailers including Levi's, Calvin Klein, Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hackett plus UK outlet launches from brands such as Moleskine, Aspinal, Cheaney and the jewellery brand, Tateossian.
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip
Leisure
Leisure
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of the proposed leisure scheme for around £61.5 million. The scheme will be anchored by a Cineworld cinema and Asda foodstore, with restaurants including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Baxtergate, Loughborough
Leisure
Leisure
Baxtergate, Loughborough — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of this leisure scheme. The scheme will be anchored by Cineworld, with restaurants including Loungers, Preto, Bella Italia, Nando's and Mimosa
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Leisure
Leisure
Ocean Plaza, Southport - purchase of this leisure park for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Retail
Retail
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition for £115.5 million. The designer outlet centre comprises 244,080 sq ft and is multi-let to over 90 designer, premium and high street brands
Pentagon Portfolio
Pentagon Portfolio — comprising a mixture of retail warehousing and shopping centres, Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street on the sale of this portfolio for a cumulative £123.5 million
Arena Trust Portfolio, Aviva
Arena Trust Portfolio — acting on behalf of Aviva Investors, Morgan Williams assisted in the disposal of a half-share of three Tesco-anchored retail warehouse parks to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for £156.5 million
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Business space
Toys r Us, UK Wide
Retail
Retail
Appointed by the receivers of Toys R Us to dispose of 30 freehold stores, across the country (2018).
St James’s Place HQ, Cirencester
Business Space
Business Space
Fulham Road, London
Office
Office
Multi-let office building acquired on Fulham Road for a private client for £14 million, showing a net initial yield of 4.25%. Situated opposite Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the property has been acquired with a view to medium term redevelopment
Slough Retail Park, Slough
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Slough Retail Park for £63 million on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management (2018)
Roaring Meg South, Stevenage
Retail
Retail
Sale of Roaring Meg South Retail Park, Stevenage for £17.8 million on behalf of M&G (2018)
Tesco, Scunthorpe
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Scunthorpe for £53 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsbury’s, Durham
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Durham for £39.4 million on behalf of British Land
Sainsbury’s, Weston Super Mare
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Weston Super Mare for £37.5 million on behalf of British Land
Tesco, Quedgeley
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Tesco in Quedgeley for £38.85 million on behalf of L&G
Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak
Retail
Retail
Sale of Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak for £57.5 million on behalf of Hammerson plc (2018)
The Woolwich Estate, London
Retail, Mixed Use
Retail, Mixed Use
The Woolwich Estate - comprising 55 freehold and 2 long leasehold interests, Morgan Williams advised Mansford LLP on the sale of this mixed use London estate for £100.9 million
Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough
Retail
Retail
Sale of forward funding opportunity on behalf of Steamrock Capital for Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough (2017)
Tesco Extra, Cumbernauld
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld for £50 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Waitrose, Cheadle Hulme
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme for £17.45 million, on behalf of Wittington Investments
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Ocean Plaza, Southport for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle (2017)
Tesco Extra, Kettering
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Kettering for £51.55 million on behalf of Legal & General
Sainsburys, Wakefield
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in Wakefield for £39.2 million on behalf of TH Real Estate
Tesco, Thetford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Thetford for £43.2 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Trident Trade Park, Cardiff
Trade Park
Trade Park
Purchase of Trident Trade Park, Cardiff for £8.65 million on behalf of Mansford
Tesco, Bristol
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Bristol for £28.5 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsburys, Ashford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Sainsburys in Ashford for £80 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford
Retail
Retail
Sale of Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford for £53 million on behalf of BA Pension Fund (2017)
Westwood Retail Park, Thanet
Retail
Retail
Sale of Westwood Retail Park, Thanet for £79.5 million on behalf of Hammerson (2017)
Sainsburys, West Ealing
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in West Ealing for £22.5 million on behalf of British Land
Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford for £91.5 million on behalf of Legal & General (2017)
RIBBAR Portfolio, Retail Portfolio
Retail
Retail
IBBAR Portfolio - acting on behalf of Mansford LLP, Morgan Williams advised on the sale of a prime high street retail portfolio for £15.875 million
Temple Quay, Bristol
Office
Office
Forward funding of HMRC office, Temple Quay, Bristol for £76.1 million on behalf of Legal & General
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios - acquisition of this portfolio on behalf of Aviva
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio - Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street Investment Management on the purchase of a garden centre portfolio for £91 million
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Leisure
Leisure
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Bridgend Designer Outlet for £115.5 million. The centre includes a 9-screen Odeon cinema and a food court, with tenants including Ed's Diner, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Chopstix, Spud U Like, Millie's Cookies and Starbucks
Skydome, Coventry
Leisure
Leisure
Skydome, Coventry — Morgan Williams advised Mansford on the sale of Skydome, with tenants including Odeon, Mitchells & Butler, JD Wetherspoon, Pure Gym and Genting Casinos, for £26.5 million
The O2, Greenwich
Retail, Leisure
Retail, Leisure
The O2, Greenwich — Morgan Williams advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on their acquisition of a 50% share in the O2. In October 2018 the new Icon Outlet Centre opened, being the first phase of a 210,000 sq ft retail and leisure development on two levels around the concert venue. There is already 370,000 sq ft of leisure space within the development and this expansion seeks to capitalise on the exceptional footfall in the scheme and dense residential development in the area. AEG and Crosstree secured a £185 million debt facility with Lloyds Bank, with initial retailers including Levi's, Calvin Klein, Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hackett plus UK outlet launches from brands such as Moleskine, Aspinal, Cheaney and the jewellery brand, Tateossian.
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip
Leisure
Leisure
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of the proposed leisure scheme for around £61.5 million. The scheme will be anchored by a Cineworld cinema and Asda foodstore, with restaurants including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Baxtergate, Loughborough
Leisure
Leisure
Baxtergate, Loughborough — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of this leisure scheme. The scheme will be anchored by Cineworld, with restaurants including Loungers, Preto, Bella Italia, Nando's and Mimosa
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Leisure
Leisure
Ocean Plaza, Southport - purchase of this leisure park for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Retail
Retail
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition for £115.5 million. The designer outlet centre comprises 244,080 sq ft and is multi-let to over 90 designer, premium and high street brands
Pentagon Portfolio
Pentagon Portfolio — comprising a mixture of retail warehousing and shopping centres, Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street on the sale of this portfolio for a cumulative £123.5 million
Arena Trust Portfolio, Aviva
Arena Trust Portfolio — acting on behalf of Aviva Investors, Morgan Williams assisted in the disposal of a half-share of three Tesco-anchored retail warehouse parks to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for £156.5 million
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All
Toys r Us, UK Wide
Retail
Retail
Appointed by the receivers of Toys R Us to dispose of 30 freehold stores, across the country (2018).
St James’s Place HQ, Cirencester
Business Space
Business Space
Fulham Road, London
Office
Office
Multi-let office building acquired on Fulham Road for a private client for £14 million, showing a net initial yield of 4.25%. Situated opposite Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the property has been acquired with a view to medium term redevelopment
Slough Retail Park, Slough
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Slough Retail Park for £63 million on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management (2018)
Roaring Meg South, Stevenage
Retail
Retail
Sale of Roaring Meg South Retail Park, Stevenage for £17.8 million on behalf of M&G (2018)
Tesco, Scunthorpe
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Scunthorpe for £53 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsbury’s, Durham
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Durham for £39.4 million on behalf of British Land
Sainsbury’s, Weston Super Mare
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Weston Super Mare for £37.5 million on behalf of British Land
Tesco, Quedgeley
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Tesco in Quedgeley for £38.85 million on behalf of L&G
Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak
Retail
Retail
Sale of Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak for £57.5 million on behalf of Hammerson plc (2018)
The Woolwich Estate, London
Retail, Mixed Use
Retail, Mixed Use
The Woolwich Estate - comprising 55 freehold and 2 long leasehold interests, Morgan Williams advised Mansford LLP on the sale of this mixed use London estate for £100.9 million
Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough
Retail
Retail
Sale of forward funding opportunity on behalf of Steamrock Capital for Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough (2017)
Tesco Extra, Cumbernauld
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld for £50 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Waitrose, Cheadle Hulme
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme for £17.45 million, on behalf of Wittington Investments
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Ocean Plaza, Southport for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle (2017)
Tesco Extra, Kettering
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Kettering for £51.55 million on behalf of Legal & General
Sainsburys, Wakefield
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in Wakefield for £39.2 million on behalf of TH Real Estate
Tesco, Thetford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Thetford for £43.2 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Trident Trade Park, Cardiff
Trade Park
Trade Park
Purchase of Trident Trade Park, Cardiff for £8.65 million on behalf of Mansford
Tesco, Bristol
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Bristol for £28.5 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsburys, Ashford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Sainsburys in Ashford for £80 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford
Retail
Retail
Sale of Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford for £53 million on behalf of BA Pension Fund (2017)
Westwood Retail Park, Thanet
Retail
Retail
Sale of Westwood Retail Park, Thanet for £79.5 million on behalf of Hammerson (2017)
Sainsburys, West Ealing
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in West Ealing for £22.5 million on behalf of British Land
Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford for £91.5 million on behalf of Legal & General (2017)
RIBBAR Portfolio, Retail Portfolio
Retail
Retail
IBBAR Portfolio - acting on behalf of Mansford LLP, Morgan Williams advised on the sale of a prime high street retail portfolio for £15.875 million
Temple Quay, Bristol
Office
Office
Forward funding of HMRC office, Temple Quay, Bristol for £76.1 million on behalf of Legal & General
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios - acquisition of this portfolio on behalf of Aviva
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio - Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street Investment Management on the purchase of a garden centre portfolio for £91 million
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Leisure
Leisure
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Bridgend Designer Outlet for £115.5 million. The centre includes a 9-screen Odeon cinema and a food court, with tenants including Ed's Diner, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Chopstix, Spud U Like, Millie's Cookies and Starbucks
Skydome, Coventry
Leisure
Leisure
Skydome, Coventry — Morgan Williams advised Mansford on the sale of Skydome, with tenants including Odeon, Mitchells & Butler, JD Wetherspoon, Pure Gym and Genting Casinos, for £26.5 million
The O2, Greenwich
Retail, Leisure
Retail, Leisure
The O2, Greenwich — Morgan Williams advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on their acquisition of a 50% share in the O2. In October 2018 the new Icon Outlet Centre opened, being the first phase of a 210,000 sq ft retail and leisure development on two levels around the concert venue. There is already 370,000 sq ft of leisure space within the development and this expansion seeks to capitalise on the exceptional footfall in the scheme and dense residential development in the area. AEG and Crosstree secured a £185 million debt facility with Lloyds Bank, with initial retailers including Levi's, Calvin Klein, Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hackett plus UK outlet launches from brands such as Moleskine, Aspinal, Cheaney and the jewellery brand, Tateossian.
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip
Leisure
Leisure
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of the proposed leisure scheme for around £61.5 million. The scheme will be anchored by a Cineworld cinema and Asda foodstore, with restaurants including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Baxtergate, Loughborough
Leisure
Leisure
Baxtergate, Loughborough — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of this leisure scheme. The scheme will be anchored by Cineworld, with restaurants including Loungers, Preto, Bella Italia, Nando's and Mimosa
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Leisure
Leisure
Ocean Plaza, Southport - purchase of this leisure park for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Retail
Retail
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition for £115.5 million. The designer outlet centre comprises 244,080 sq ft and is multi-let to over 90 designer, premium and high street brands
Pentagon Portfolio
Pentagon Portfolio — comprising a mixture of retail warehousing and shopping centres, Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street on the sale of this portfolio for a cumulative £123.5 million
Arena Trust Portfolio, Aviva
Arena Trust Portfolio — acting on behalf of Aviva Investors, Morgan Williams assisted in the disposal of a half-share of three Tesco-anchored retail warehouse parks to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for £156.5 million
Toys r Us, UK Wide
Retail
Retail
Appointed by the receivers of Toys R Us to dispose of 30 freehold stores, across the country (2018).
St James’s Place HQ, Cirencester
Business Space
Business Space
Fulham Road, London
Office
Office
Multi-let office building acquired on Fulham Road for a private client for £14 million, showing a net initial yield of 4.25%. Situated opposite Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the property has been acquired with a view to medium term redevelopment
Slough Retail Park, Slough
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Slough Retail Park for £63 million on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management (2018)
Roaring Meg South, Stevenage
Retail
Retail
Sale of Roaring Meg South Retail Park, Stevenage for £17.8 million on behalf of M&G (2018)
Tesco, Scunthorpe
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Scunthorpe for £53 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsbury’s, Durham
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Durham for £39.4 million on behalf of British Land
Sainsbury’s, Weston Super Mare
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsbury’s in Weston Super Mare for £37.5 million on behalf of British Land
Tesco, Quedgeley
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Tesco in Quedgeley for £38.85 million on behalf of L&G
Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak
Retail
Retail
Sale of Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak for £57.5 million on behalf of Hammerson plc (2018)
The Woolwich Estate, London
Retail, Mixed Use
Retail, Mixed Use
The Woolwich Estate - comprising 55 freehold and 2 long leasehold interests, Morgan Williams advised Mansford LLP on the sale of this mixed use London estate for £100.9 million
Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough
Retail
Retail
Sale of forward funding opportunity on behalf of Steamrock Capital for Horizon Shopping Park, Farnborough (2017)
Tesco Extra, Cumbernauld
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld for £50 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Waitrose, Cheadle Hulme
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme for £17.45 million, on behalf of Wittington Investments
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Ocean Plaza, Southport for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle (2017)
Tesco Extra, Kettering
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco Extra in Kettering for £51.55 million on behalf of Legal & General
Sainsburys, Wakefield
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in Wakefield for £39.2 million on behalf of TH Real Estate
Tesco, Thetford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Thetford for £43.2 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Trident Trade Park, Cardiff
Trade Park
Trade Park
Purchase of Trident Trade Park, Cardiff for £8.65 million on behalf of Mansford
Tesco, Bristol
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Tesco in Bristol for £28.5 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Sainsburys, Ashford
Foodstore
Foodstore
Purchase of Sainsburys in Ashford for £80 million on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT
Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford
Retail
Retail
Sale of Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford for £53 million on behalf of BA Pension Fund (2017)
Westwood Retail Park, Thanet
Retail
Retail
Sale of Westwood Retail Park, Thanet for £79.5 million on behalf of Hammerson (2017)
Sainsburys, West Ealing
Foodstore
Foodstore
Sale of Sainsburys in West Ealing for £22.5 million on behalf of British Land
Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford
Retail
Retail
Purchase of Interchange Shopping Park, Bedford for £91.5 million on behalf of Legal & General (2017)
RIBBAR Portfolio, Retail Portfolio
Retail
Retail
IBBAR Portfolio - acting on behalf of Mansford LLP, Morgan Williams advised on the sale of a prime high street retail portfolio for £15.875 million
Temple Quay, Bristol
Office
Office
Forward funding of HMRC office, Temple Quay, Bristol for £76.1 million on behalf of Legal & General
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios
Pinnacle Ground Rent Portfolios - acquisition of this portfolio on behalf of Aviva
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio
Wyevale Garden Centre Leaseback Portfolio - Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street Investment Management on the purchase of a garden centre portfolio for £91 million
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Leisure
Leisure
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Bridgend Designer Outlet for £115.5 million. The centre includes a 9-screen Odeon cinema and a food court, with tenants including Ed's Diner, Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Chopstix, Spud U Like, Millie's Cookies and Starbucks
Skydome, Coventry
Leisure
Leisure
Skydome, Coventry — Morgan Williams advised Mansford on the sale of Skydome, with tenants including Odeon, Mitchells & Butler, JD Wetherspoon, Pure Gym and Genting Casinos, for £26.5 million
The O2, Greenwich
Retail, Leisure
Retail, Leisure
The O2, Greenwich — Morgan Williams advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on their acquisition of a 50% share in the O2. In October 2018 the new Icon Outlet Centre opened, being the first phase of a 210,000 sq ft retail and leisure development on two levels around the concert venue. There is already 370,000 sq ft of leisure space within the development and this expansion seeks to capitalise on the exceptional footfall in the scheme and dense residential development in the area. AEG and Crosstree secured a £185 million debt facility with Lloyds Bank, with initial retailers including Levi's, Calvin Klein, Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hackett plus UK outlet launches from brands such as Moleskine, Aspinal, Cheaney and the jewellery brand, Tateossian.
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip
Leisure
Leisure
Arla Dairy Site, South Ruislip — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of the proposed leisure scheme for around £61.5 million. The scheme will be anchored by a Cineworld cinema and Asda foodstore, with restaurants including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito
Baxtergate, Loughborough
Leisure
Leisure
Baxtergate, Loughborough — Morgan Williams advised Standard Life on the forward funding of this leisure scheme. The scheme will be anchored by Cineworld, with restaurants including Loungers, Preto, Bella Italia, Nando's and Mimosa
Ocean Plaza, Southport
Leisure
Leisure
Ocean Plaza, Southport - purchase of this leisure park for £36.4 million on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend
Retail
Retail
Bridgend McArthurGlen Designer Outlet — Morgan Williams advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition for £115.5 million. The designer outlet centre comprises 244,080 sq ft and is multi-let to over 90 designer, premium and high street brands
Pentagon Portfolio
Pentagon Portfolio — comprising a mixture of retail warehousing and shopping centres, Morgan Williams advised Orchard Street on the sale of this portfolio for a cumulative £123.5 million
Arena Trust Portfolio, Aviva
Arena Trust Portfolio — acting on behalf of Aviva Investors, Morgan Williams assisted in the disposal of a half-share of three Tesco-anchored retail warehouse parks to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for £156.5 million