The BBC has appointed Bristol-based national law firm TLT to provide legal advice relating to its property estate in England and Wales.
The portfolio includes more than 300 properties across totalling around 575,000 sq m of office accommodation and broadcast studios, ra
nging from large complex sites such as the new MediaCityUK in Salford and the W12 Media Village to roof-top sites for radio car bases, aerials, masts and webcam installations.
TLT’s team to secure the contract was led by real estate partner Stephen Elliott and included partner and head of real estate Andrew Glynn, property litigation partner Mark Routley and commercial property associate Phil Collis.
Mr Elliott, pictured, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed by the BBC to provide legal services in relation to its property estate and the implementation of the property strategy which is a key component of its current programme of cost savings.
“Winning this important mandate from this iconic institution demonstrates TLT’s ability to strategically advise and service the requirements of large organisations with significant property holdings.”
TLT is recognised as having one of the UK’s foremost real estate groups. The group includes a number of national independently recognised individuals from across the firm with expertise in property development, property investment, estate management, dispute resolution, construction, planning and environmental.
TLT’s public sector clients include the Environment Agency, New Covent Garden Market Authority, Canal & River Trust and Energy Saving Trust.
