05 Nov 2025

"Burges Salmon Advises Savills on Relocation to Prestigious Dock House in Bristol"

"Burges Salmon, a UK law firm, has successfully advised Savills, an international real estate consultancy, on relocating to Dock House in Bristol. The move to the prestigious 12,000 sq. ft. office space overlooking Bristol's Floating Harbour aligns with Savills' growth ambitions and provides a sustainable, collaborative environment for its team. The legal team, led by Richard Clark and Richard Watkins, navigated complex title issues and coordinated with the landlord's renovation plans to ensure a smooth transaction."

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon participated in the transaction, advising international real estate advisor Savills on its relocation to Dock House in Bristol. The transaction involved Savills agreeing to a new lease to occupy the entirety of Dock House, a prestigious office building totaling approximately 12,000 sq. ft. and overlooking Bristol’s iconic Floating Harbour. The move into larger premises aligns with Savills’ ambitious plans for growth in Bristol and required navigating intricate title issues and coordination with the landlord’s renovation programme. The Burges Salmon team advising Savills was led by Richard Clark, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate team, and supported by Richard Watkins, an associate in the same practice area.
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