14 Oct 2025

BCLP Advises Magdalen College and GIC on £890 Million Sale of Oxford Science Park to Ellison Institute of Technology

"International law firm BCLP has advised Magdalen College, Oxford, and its joint venture with Singapore's GIC on the £890 million sale of part of The Oxford Science Park to The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). This transaction aims to enhance collaboration and innovation in Oxford's scientific community, allowing EIT to expand its campus while supporting the growth of TOSP as a hub for science and technology companies. BCLP's team, which has previously worked on the joint venture and restructuring of the park, highlighted the significance of this deal for Oxford's innovation ecosystem."

International law firm BCLP advised Magdalen College, Oxford, and its joint venture with Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC on the sale of part of The Oxford Science Park to The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) for £890 million. This transaction marks a strategic partnership between The Oxford Science Park and EIT, aimed at fostering discovery, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Oxford. The sale will enable EIT to expand its campus, enhancing collaboration opportunities for companies at The Oxford Science Park and ensuring ongoing investment in the park. The BCLP team was led by Partners Chris de Pury (Real Estate), Adam Bogdanor (Corporate Real Estate and Funds), James Banks (Real Estate), and Andy West (Tax). They were supported by Katie Farrelly, Rachel Sheridan, Sophie Marsden, Katy Peacock, Tom Pounds, and Ifrah Hussein (Real Estate); Jack Pepper, Jacquelynne Baey, and Kirila Bucheva (Corporate Real Estate and Funds); Alex Cheetham and Maite Aguirre Quinonero (Tax); Ellie Penton and Michael Buhagiar (Real Estate Finance); and Sam Levy (Planning).
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