“Their lawyers are competent, commercial and friendly. I have often been discouraged from using outside lawyers when their advice is heavily focused on legal language and little on useful business advice. However, Forsters distinguished himself with concise advice that goes to the heart of the relevant issues. I have found that their fixed fee structure is at a good market price and is usually booked in exceptional circumstances. Where an increase was needed, there were good reasons to do so. Maples Teesdale LLP is a real estate firm specializing in serving major banks, debt funds and alternative lenders in investment and development transactions in retail, office, hotel, student housing, public relations and industrial facilities. “Exceptional” Rohan Campbell leads the team and advises lenders and borrowers on a number of mandates, and Zoe Miller is also a notable member of the team. Druces LLP`s real estate team is led by Nicholas Brent, who specializes in advising users on a range of issues. The firm continues to support its clients following the impact of Covid-19 on user markets, including lease renegotiations and termination of existing leases through acquisition suspension clauses. The firm works for a variety of clients such as owners, investment companies and charities. Adrian Footer is an important partner in the practice and has expertise in user representation in the financial sector. “Tom Calnan was flexible, responsive and creative. He focused on finding the right balance between legal and commercial issues.
“Rob Carr is an absolute rock star. Rob goes above and beyond, whether it`s sacrificing non-billable time to help with pre-market matters, or being there until the wee hours of the morning to review borrower proposals and counter-proposals with in-house legal and executive staff. “The Trowers & Hamlins team is not only very easy to use, but also very strong and experienced in cross-border financing transactions involving foreign investment in UK real estate, particularly development structures and Islamic finance.” Rupika Dawda is a phenomenal lawyer, and it`s her business acumen that sets her apart from the crowd. She is able to give real and practical advice regarding the risks facing the company and she believes in the conclusion of the case. The Axiom DWFM team advises a range of clients including landlords, tenants, investors and individuals. His expertise includes evictions, housing, fraud and neglect. The firm is headed by Demetris Dionissiou and advises auditors, real estate agents and construction companies. “His legal expertise is excellent.
In addition, they bring an excellent business and operational understanding of our business. Following RBG Holdings` acquisition of Memery Crystal (see also Rosenblatt) in April 2021, the real estate team welcomed John Aynsley, “Outstanding Partner,” who now leads the firm, and Matthew Hind, sister brand and dispute resolution firm Rosenblatt in December 2021. Daniel Abrahams manages acquisitions and divestitures as well as development projects, pre-leases and financing transactions, Nicola Kravitz stands out for his expertise in retail. Other key members of the team are Alastair Moss and Victoria Lowe. Reed Smith LLP has particular expertise in development and construction litigation, tax matters, bankruptcy and restructuring, legal claims, and landlord and tenant matters relating to service charges, obsolescence and rent reviews. The firm is headed by Katherine Campbell. His expertise includes transfer, trespassing and harassment disputes, as well as claims for expert negligence. Another notable person is Brad Trerise; He advises on commercial real estate litigation and has experience in a variety of asset classes, including retail and light industry. GSC Solicitors LLP`s real estate team uses “innovative legal thinking combined with commercial expertise” to advise blue-chip corporate clients, large hotel owners, fast food franchise owners and high net worth individuals on a variety of issues. The firm`s strength and focus is focused on litigious work by landlords and tenants as well as acquisitions, developments and financing issues. Practice Leader Harvey Posener offers “unparalleled service” with extensive experience advising large corporate users on leasing and acquisitions, while Peter Belcher is “well known” for his interest in the hospitality, banking, leisure and healthcare sectors in commercial real estate transactions.
Reed Smith LLP represents lenders and borrowers in connection with various domestic and cross-border real estate financing mandates, including private equity real estate funds and CMBS transactions. Kamal Arulvel leads the group with expertise in investment and development finance, and the other core group members include Angelina Soon and Jason Richardson, who are both strong in structured finance, and Iain Balkwill, who has extensive experience in securitization matters. Francisca Sepúlveda joined Mishcon de Reya LLP in September 2021. “Good understanding of the real estate environment as well as applicable laws and regulations. Excellent negotiators and clear advice. “A great team that can handle all the real estate issues that tenants need to consider when pre-leasing or acquiring a normal lease. The practice of real estate firm Glovers Solicitors LLP is known for its focus on the high-end food and luxury fashion markets and is described as “the go-to firm for independent operators and restaurant chains in the hospitality industry”. The firm continues to guide clients through the impact of Covid-19 and, under the expertise of Practice Leader Philip Shotter, is making an increasing number of acquisitions for restaurants, takeaways, cinemas, pubs and bars, retail and gyms. Shotter is praised for his “great legal knowledge”, while “very knowledgeable legal” Paul Jagger is instrumental in launching new restaurant brands in the UK. “The team has strength and depth in all areas of propeller lighting.
This means that the team really knows the law and has a lot of practical experience. Forsters LLP`s team of “knowledgeable, commercial and friendly” corporate occupants is led by Glenn Dunn. Andrew Crabbie is the Chief Commercial Real Estate Officer, focusing on transaction matters, while Victoria Towers handles development matters. “Alis Pay is an excellent lawyer. She was instrumental in securing our new office space – her legal knowledge is excellent, she is highly efficient and commercial and client-focused. She leads her team very well. From the customer`s point of view, the coverage is transparent. “Joanna Osborne is an outstanding litigator and role model for aspiring real estate lawyers. She is great to work with because her extensive experience allows her to look at issues from a legal and client perspective to find workable solutions.
“Mark Manson-Bahr is simply exceptional and a truly exceptional leader. He`s the best technical lawyer in town, exceptionally commercial, and covers all the bases, so you trust him implicitly. You can tell that juniors love working for him and that he is committed to D&I and supports women in the industry, both externally and internally. “Employee support is at a level you would expect from an employee partner. I focus on real estate in general, but they not only understand the legal aspect of each transaction, but also give a very solid overview taking into account the reality of the business world. “Stefanie Price is an exceptional partner who provides comprehensive, consistent and thoughtful legal advice. She has excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. The real estate practice of the law firm Magic Circle Allen & Overy LLP supports a variety of international investors, developers of complex redevelopment projects and financial institutions. Christopher Woolf is the firm`s Global Head of Real Estate and has over 20 years of experience advising private equity and sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, public bodies and family offices. Over the past decade, Woolf has advised on investment transactions worth over £15 billion in Europe and the UK.
Nick Saner has expertise in commercial real estate transactions related to the acquisition and disposal of offshore real estate structures and has extensive experience advising developers on renewable energy projects. Emma Willoughby handles direct and indirect sales and purchases of properties, as well as rentals and matters relating to owners and tenants. Hayden Cameron was promoted to Partner in May 2021 and has a particular focus on indirect real estate investments and the creation of real estate joint ventures. “High-level service across disciplines and seamless integration in a single transaction. Excellent attention to detail at junior level and partners are able to think “commercially” while advocating on clients` interests and advising on key issues that are red lines from a legal perspective and why these are the reasons for this. Reya LLP`s Mishcon team is sought after by a wide range of clients, including leading UK property companies, corporate occupiers, mutual funds and high net worth individuals. The firm is led by Daniel Levy, who is valued for his management of high-quality injunctions, judicial reviews, dilapidated cases and residential litigation.
