Carvil was engaged by Firmdale Hotels to assist it in its plans to acquire the former municipal car pound at Mandela Way to build a new state-of-the-art commercial laundry that will create a minimum of 150 new jobs.  Carvil assisted Firmdale in its discussions with Southwark Council highlighting the regenerative benefits of the scheme and in agreeing the terms for the sale.  Carvil continued to be retained to handle the public affairs and stakeholder engagement programme associated with the planning application that was approved in March 2015.