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A&O Shearman

Real Estate: £150 million and above

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A&O Shearman

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Real Estate: £150 million and above - London (Firms)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman offers extensive expertise in real estate investment and development transactions and is also equipped to advise on large-scale headquarters moves. Its team is able to draw on a firm-wide pool of resources to advise on the corporate structuring of acquisitions and disposals, often advising on multi-jurisdictional deals. The group is also adept at facilitating joint ventures and related agreements on behalf of private equity firms, developers and institutional investors. Practitioners at the firm are frequently involved in high-value transactions concerning large industrial and retail portfolios.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman represented Orion Capital Mangers in the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture with Helical regarding the redevelopment of 100 New Bridge Street, London.

Strengths

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  • The team at A&O Shearman are first-class and have a deep bench. They have been our go-to external counsel on critical real estate investments without fail.

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  • A&O Shearman are very responsive, reliable and provide clear advice. They are the top firm we would go to for complicated and sophisticated matters.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • When we have complicated deals we use A&O Shearman.

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  • A&O Shearman have strong knowledge and experienced people covering different jurisdictions. They provide crucial psychological support and are very good at handling sensitive issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Woolf
    Christopher Woolf

    Christopher Woolf

    Christopher Woolf is frequently instructed by international clients to advise on major development and investment opportunities, particularly with regard to large property portfolios. He advises institutional investors, along with private equity firms and property joint ventures, on high-value acquisitions and disposals.

    • I rate Christopher and his team.

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  • Nick Saner
    Nick Saner

    Nick Saner

    Nick Saner focuses his practice on commercial real estate matters that he handles for a client base that includes developers and investors. He has significant experience in acquisitions, development work and joint property ventures.

    • Nick is responsive, thoughtful, reactive, tactical and thorough.

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    • Nick is very responsive and a pleasure to work with.

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