Real Estate Finance

Acts for an impressive roster of clients that includes many of the leading clearing banks as well as German and Islamic banks. Client base also includes alternative lenders, funds and insurers, and increasingly acts for borrowers. Active across a wide range of complex real estate matters, including development and acquisition financing. Exhibits strong hotel finance capabilities.

One source reports: "The team are very inclusive and very hands-on from partner to associate levels," adding:"The team has a varied and deep knowledge of real estate, and as a result of their depth of knowledge, negotiations on legal documents and structuring are made more efficient and collaborative. Overall the communication and case management are great."

"I have always found Addleshaw Goddard a very approachable firm," notes one source, adding: "They have a strong breadth of knowledge and are very commercial in the advice provided, coming up with practical solutions."

Interviewees add: "The team are responsible, knowledgeable and commercial."

Advised the Pension Insurance Corporation on the acquisition, development and financing of its first build-to-rent scheme.

Ian Kynoch advises on a range of real estate finance matters, with experience acting for both borrower and lender-side clients. He has notable expertise in the build-to-rent sector.
"He was very quick to understand our business and impressed with his knowledge and in keeping us up to date with changes in the market."

Paul Salsbury regularly advises lenders on a range of real estate finance transactions, covering refinancing, acquisitions and development matters. He has considerable experience advising on cross-border transactions.
"He is very measured and considered, and he has very good experience." "Paul Salsbury remains technical, pragmatic, realistic and commercial in his approach. He is market-facing and mindful of the key issues facing lenders and borrowers alike."