Taylor Wessing has pushed ahead of City rival Olswang to land a lead role on the £622m property acquisition of some of the UK’s most famous tourist attractions, including Alton Towers and Madame Tussauds.

The City law firm advised property company Prestbury, which will rent the properties back under a 35-year lease. Taylor Wessing corporate partner Jayne Schnider advised the property company, which is owned by entrepreneur Nick Leslau.