Capital deal for North law company

Jul 9 2008 by Peter McCusker, The Journal

DICKINSON Dees has beaten major London law firms to be appointed by the London Borough of Bexley to advise on its multi-million pound regeneration of Erith town centre.

The mixed-use scheme, supported by English Partnerships and the Department of Communities and Local Government, will provide new residential and retail space fronting on to the River Thames, as well as creating amenities for the local community.

The Newcastle firm, which is the biggest in the North East, is currently advising the council on the developer selection process and will oversee the contracts for the scheme.

It beat several London firms to the appointment and it says it was selected due to the breadth of services and expertise that the team is able to provide at all stages of the scheme.

Dickinson Dees has advised on several other major regeneration projects in the capital including a £70m complex mixed-use development project for the London Borough of Croydon.

Ian Ward, partner at Dickinson Dees and head of commercial property, said: “The Erith scheme is extremely ambitious and will provide a modern and fresh landscape for the town’s community. The mixed-use scheme will continue the major regeneration taking place across London and will attract new residents and businesses to the area.”

“Dickinson Dees’ national reputation in planning, procurement and environmental issues can be seen in successful regeneration schemes across the country, and ensured its appointment for the Erith scheme,” said Sunny Ee, project manager, London Borough of Bexley.