A fund managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate has acquired Panther House from Argo Real Estate, Investec and Dukelease.

Dukelease has been appointed as development manager for the project.

Three neighbouring buildings will be redeveloped and will include approximately 82,000 sq ft of office, residential and retail space.

Jin Cui, Head of Asset Management UK at Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate, commented: “We are delighted to work on this development with Dukelease. Delivering this scheme fits fully within our UK strategy of delivering high-quality office space in core locations in major cities.” Richard Leslie, Dukelease Chief Executive said today: “We are thrilled to have brought Credit Suisse Asset Management into this deal. We look forward to continuing on the journey and taking the scheme forward to deliver a best-in-class development for this special and historic corner of London.”

Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank acted on behalf of Dukelease. Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate.