Real Estate - Europe-wide
What the team is known for
Ashurst has a broad real estate presence across Western Europe, notably in the UK, France, Germany and Spain. It acts on real estate finance, restructuring and distressed deals, as well as acquisitions and disposals. The law firm assists major clients with the due diligence of real estate assets, development projects and sale and leaseback mandates. Ashurst is also experienced in high-value, complex real estate disputes.
Strengths
"The team is very personable and responsive, and they dealt with all issues that came their way in a professional and timely manner."
"With Ashurst, we feel we are in good hands and are able to consistently finalise deals quickly and efficiently."
"They possess a creative view and a commercial approach that makes complex matters easy."
Work highlights
Ashurst advised Oxford Properties on the EUR1 billion joint venture of the Sony Center in Berlin with LCP.
Notable practitioners
London-based Sarah Sivyour and Richard Vernon head the firm's global and EMEA real estate practices respectively. Other key contacts include Madrid-based Cristina Calvo and Philippe None in Paris.