The firm is frequently involved in transactions which belie the size of the practice.
Retail work is another focus of the practice.
Recent transactions have included major acquisitions for property development clients such as Delancey, Minerva and Helical Bar. Also advised on an urban regeneration project in Dunstable for Charterhouse Shopping Centre Fund. Having said that, this modestly sized department punches well above its weight in deal size, pulling in transactions which firms twice its size would kill for. The department is also young, which is an advantage, and is able to pull in lawyers of the calibre of Philip Olmer , which says something for the quality of its work and may also owe something to Olswang's quite racy image generally. Partner Tim Westhead is 'very, very good, commercial, hardworking and understands his clients' requirements in detail', according to a satisfied client.