Adrian Scales
Partner
Real Estate
Adrian is an enthusiastic, pro-active real estate lawyer, who provides clients with a first rate service, offering practical, commercially astute advice, with the principal aim of assisting clients achieve their business objectives.
He advises property investors on the acquisition, disposal and management of investment properties; and advises property developers on the development and refinancing of sites.
Adrian also advises corporate occupiers on the leasing of office, retail and warehousing premises and advises restaurateurs on the acquisition and disposal of restaurants.
Adrian works primarily in our London office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in our other locations.
Work highlights
OFFICE BUILDING ACQUISITION
Advising a property investor on the acquisition of a multi let office building in London with an investment value of circa £25m.
PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION
Advising on the acquisition of a portfolio of assisted living properties with a value of approximately £40m.
OFFICE RELOCATION
Advising a global recruitment company on the relocation of their UK head office in central London with an annual rent payable under the lease in excess of £2.5 million and advising on all real estate matters arising out of the portfolio of properties owned and occupied by the company in the UK.
RESTAURANT ACQUISITION
Advising restaurateurs and Michelin star chefs on the acquisition and disposal of restaurants in central London.
PROJECT FINANCE
Advising on the real estate aspects of the project finance of an anaerobic digestion plant with a loan value of circa £15 million.
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Recent articles
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02/06/2026
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31/05/2026
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29/05/2026
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13/05/2026