Ben Johnston

Partner

Commercial real estate

[email protected]
+44 (0)1892 506 106 / +44 (0)7960 289 273

I’m a partner in the real estate team acting for clients in both the private and public sector who value me for my proactive approach and knowing how to get their deals across the line.

With over 16 years’ experience at Cripps, my role includes advising large property investment companies, pension funds, private equity companies and local authorities on a wide variety of general commercial property matters.

I have a keen interest in how prop tech and AI can help us to deliver an even higher quality service to our clients, with even greater efficiency.

Areas of expertise:

  • Landlord and Tenant
  • Retail (property management)
  • Shopping centre investment and asset management

Qualifications and memberships

  • Admitted as a solicitor in October 2006
If I'm unavailable, please contact:

Fee Hamilton

Legal Secretary
+44 (0)1892 506 122
[email protected]

Dilek Zengin

Legal Secretary
+44 (0)1892 506 160
[email protected]

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My experience

Advising Federated Hermes and Royal London on asset management at centre:mk, Milton Keynes.

Acting for Kennedy Wilson on asset management and investment work across its retail and general property portfolio.

Advising AEW on its asset management at The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland and St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton (also leading the disposal of the latter).

Advised Runnymede Borough Council on asset management at Addlestone One.

How we made a difference

Ben is the best to work with. He has an uncanny way of knowing what is happening across all matters when not directly involved, as well as being thorough and commercial when dealing with matters directly. Ultimately, with Ben involved, you know the deal will get done.

Richard Dunling

AEW UK

CBRE’s professional and agency teams have worked very closely with Ben for a number of years on centre:mk, a 1.3m sq ft prime retail and leisure destination which demands a certain level of dedication and expertise. Throughout this working relationship Ben’s input has been invaluable, providing market leading advice in a rapidly changing retail environment. Indeed, Ben’s commercial awareness and problem-solving ability will only ever add value to a project.

Jon Lees

CBRE

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