Sheena Ray

Sheena advises on all aspects of commercial property transactions, including the property elements of corporate acquisitions, disposals, restructures and refinancings, supporting clients through high-value deals, strategic exits, and time-sensitive opportunities.

• Acted for a major global bank in the refinancing of the iconic Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London.

• Advised on real estate aspects of the £2.7bn acquisition of the Greene King pub portfolio.

• Advised aerospace and defence materials producer Allegheny Technologies Incorporated on the sale of its Sheffield operation to the private equity company Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
• Advised Queensland Investment Corporation Global Real Estate on the refinancing of £210m of debt secured on its interest in a major UK shopping centre.
• Acted for a Czech bank in the £600m development financing of a central London site.
• Advised Clinical Partners Limited on the property aspects of the corporate acquisition of the renowned Oxford ADHD and Autism Centre.
• Advised on the real estate aspects of the £18m private equity share sale of Smythson Limited.
• Advised a Chinese property investment company on the acquisition of a Jersey property unit trust.
• Advised BlackRock Investment Management on its headquarters relocation at Drapers Gardens, London.

Sheena supports clients with all aspects of property portfolio management, including landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations, renewals, and asset optimisation across retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.

• Advised The Crown Estate on its significant urban, rural, and marine portfolio.
• Advised Aldi Stores Limited on the rollout of its 1,000 store programme by 2020, involving a significant portfolio of development sites across England and Wales.
• Advised Waitrose Limited on the development of its national portfolio, including the first “Little Waitrose” store.
• Advised various pension funds on the long-term asset management of industrial parks, retail parks, and office blocks across the UK.

Sheena is a commercial property specialist who advises a variety of high-profile national and regional clients, particularly in the healthcare sector.

• Acted for City and County Healthcare Group on the commercial property aspects of multiple acquisitions of care home and supported living businesses.
• Acted for Clinical Partners Limited on the commercial property aspects of the acquisition of Oxford ADHD.
• Advised London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic Limited in respect of its commercial property requirements across London.
• Advised Parkside Pharmacare group in respect of the property aspects of multiple business acquisitions.
• Advised an optician group on its retail leasehold portfolio acquisitions.

Sheena is a specialist in commercial property law, often advising international investors and high-profile clients in the retail sector such as Aldi and Waitrose. She advises on acquisitions, disposals, and all other aspects of property portfolio management.

• Advised Kuwait Business Town Real Estate Co on its purchase of a retail park shopping complex located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, for £54m.
• Advised Hermes Real Estate Investment Management on its acquisition from Westfield of a 50% stake in three UK shopping centres with a combined value of £400m.
• Advised Queensland Investment Corporation Global Real Estate on the refinancing of £210m of debt secured on its interest in a major UK shopping centre.
• Advised Aldi Stores Limited on the rollout of its 1,000 store programme by 2020, involving a significant portfolio of development sites across England and Wales.
• Advised Waitrose Limited on the development of its national portfolio, including the first “Little Waitrose” store.
• Advised premium jeweller Jessica McCormack Limited on its commercial property requirements across London.

Sheena acts for developers on all aspects of property development, including site acquisition, assembly, planning, and disposals.

• Acted for a Czech bank in the £600m development financing of a central London site.
• Acted for Newcastle International Airport Limited on its high-value and complex developments.
• Advised UK Land Estates Limited and The Northumberland Estates on their extensive commercial development portfolio.
• Advised Aldi Stores Limited on the rollout of its 1,000 store programme by 2020, involving a significant portfolio of development sites across England and Wales.
• Advised Waitrose Limited on the development of its national portfolio, including the first “Little Waitrose” store.

Appointed as a First-tier Tribunal Judge by HM Judicial Office