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Pannone Corporate advises Mission Mars on London expansion

Pannone Corporate has advised multi-concept operator, Mission Mars, on the letting of a flagship London site, as part of an ambitious expansion plan for 2023/24.

The Manchester firm acted as legal adviser to the hospitality company on the acquisition of a prominent 20,000 sq ft building on Shaftesbury Avenue, Trocadero. The site will be transformed into the latest Bavarian-style beer palace, Albert’s Schloss – one of a number of new openings planned for this year and next.

The Pannone team was led by Real Estate partner, James Wynne and included Senior Associate James Brandwood and paralegal Harry Jenkins.

James Wynne said: “Mission Mars operates some of the most iconic bars, restaurants and event venues in Manchester, but over the last few years has extended its portfolio beyond the North West under its highly successful Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s brands.

“The opening of its flagship bar and restaurant on the equally iconic Shaftesbury Avenue, is an exciting milestone for the company – one of a number of regional operators which have set their sights on London as part of their strategic growth. It demonstrates the wealth of potential that exists for Manchester leisure and hospitality operators, as well as the wider appeal of brands such as Albert’s Schloss on a national level.”

James has worked alongside BGF-backed Mission Mars since 2018, with the firm acting for the company on a number of real estate deals. This includes advising on conditional agreements for leases, leases and all ancillary documentation.

The Pannone Real Estate team works with a number of high-profile names, such as Boohoo, Bestway, and Junkyard Golf. Pannone recently advised the crazy golf brand on the letting of its second London site – its biggest location to date.

The Manchester firm acted as legal adviser to the competitive socialising brand on the acquisition of a prominent 19,500 sq. ft. building in the heart of Camden Town. The former Shaka Zulu restaurant will be transformed into an immersive crazy golf experience and will be the company’s seventh site opening. This includes its flagship venue on First Street in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Oxford, Shoreditch in London, and Newcastle.

Wynne added: “We’re delighted to be working alongside such exciting North West brands as they extend their footprint across key cities in the UK. The London site openings are another significant step forward for Junkyard Golf and Mission Mars and demonstrate the vibrancy and potential that exists in the regional leisure and hospitality industry.”

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