Real Estate Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 3400 1000Chambers Review
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a high-calibre team of finance lawyers regularly working with domestic and international clients. The firm offers a deep bench of experts and the capacity to work with both sponsors and high-profile lenders. It is also experienced in borrower-side representation, and particularly in high-profile acquisition financings. The firm augments its capabilities by drawing on strengths in planning, construction and real estate to provide a full service to clients.
Work Highlights
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advised Tristan Capital Partners on its £82.5 million refinancing of a commercial office skyscraper in Birmingham.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BCLP has a great breadth of knowledge across all areas of real estate and considers issues from a commercial lens."
"The team at BCLP is very prompt to assist and always has a pragmatic approach."
"The team understands issues and has informed solutions to deal with complex situations based on their experience and knowledge."
"BCLP has a great breadth of knowledge across all areas of real estate and considers issues from a commercial lens."
"The team at BCLP is very prompt to assist and always has a pragmatic approach."
"The team understands issues and has informed solutions to deal with complex situations based on their experience and knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Watson is sought after by borrower, lender and investor clients for her prowess in complex real estate financing transactions. She regularly advises on domestic and cross-border developments and acquisitions.
"Claire is a very experienced partner who is personable and inspires confidence."
"Claire is a true leader and one of the best professionals we have worked with."
Naveen Vijh, head of the firm's real estate finance team, regularly acts for banks and other lenders. He has experience in an array of areas including acquisition financing, fund financing and development matters.
"Naveen is a first-class operator; his levels of expertise and commercial awareness are very high."
Gordon McMillan is recognised for his considerable expertise in advising lenders, investors and developers on a range of real estate financing transactions. He has experience in matters involving an array of real estate asset classes, as well as cross-border mandates.
"Gordon has been nothing but superb across varying transactions."
"Gordon is very responsive and dedicated."
Payam Yoseflavi is noted for work on behalf of lenders and borrowers on a range of financing transactions. He has experience across various asset classes including office, hospitality and industrial.
"Payam has high levels of client care and support, with a good market understanding."
"Payam is commercial, pragmatic and an exceptional lawyer."
"Payam provides sound advice across transactions."