Vote of Confidence: Why EU investors are unruffled by London's market turbulence
Recent figures suggest the majority of EU investors remain unfazed by the uncertainty in the London market, and even relishing the opportunities being created, say property lawyers Julian Bishop & Emma Shipp...
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Julian Bishop is a Partner and Head of Hewitsons' London Real Estate team, advising a wide range of clients on all aspects of non-contentious Real Estate work. This includes commercial and residential transactions, Landlord and Tenant issues, construction documentation and commercial security as well as advising on property aspects of major corporate transactions.
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