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Clifford Chance LLP

Real Estate: £150 million and above

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Clifford Chance LLP

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance is able to bring the strength of a combined corporate and real estate group to bear when advising on high-value property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, development projects and leasing matters. The firm fields a number of experts on tax structures, cross-border investment and other complex structured real estate deals, including strategic investments and large-scale developments in the private rental and student accommodation sectors. The team also exhibits further strength in handling major real estate matters in the rail sector, including infrastructure improvements and station redevelopments.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised NWH on the sale of its UK private hospital portfolio to Assura.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance provide speed and efficiency with sound advice. They are very pragmatic and experienced.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Clifford Chance are a top-tier firm who will always respond quickly and have a strong enough team to ensure holidays or time zones do not impact deal progress.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Clifford Chance has a broad network of local market expertise. They are meticulously detailed and provide strong negotiation support.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Clifford Chance offer a very commercial approach and are excellent at problem solving. They are always at their best when dealing with complex situations.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Clifford Chance are easily the best team I've ever worked with, without a shadow of a doubt. It's due to their expertise, experience and the manner they deal in.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian Painter
    Ian Painter

    Ian Painter

    Ian Painter has a good reputation for his real estate practice, which largely focuses on the development market. He advises on acquisitions, pre-lettings and joint venture formation related to a range of projects, including student accommodation, private rental and rail station redevelopments.

    • Ian is a good, solid operator.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Ian is pragmatic and came with solutions, not problems.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Ian has been great to work with. He is cool under pressure and committed to delivering outstanding service.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Ian is great. He performed really well and has got a nice touch.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • Alis Pay
    Alis Pay

    Alis Pay

    Alis Pay has a strong commercial real estate practice with vast knowledge in disposals and acquisitions. She has noted expertise in the management of logistics and industrial portfolios. She is also recommended for pan-European transactions.

    • Alis is a fantastic operator in the market.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Alis is a trusted adviser and our go-to on real estate transactions. She is incredibly experienced, very calm and very thorough. We enjoy working with her.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Alis was excellent to work with, incredibly responsive and savvy to the market. She was transparent and fair with all communication while still being a very strong negotiator.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • Franc Peña
    Franc Peña

    Franc Peña

    Franc Peña advises on a range of transactions relating to real estate investment and development, including the acquisition and disposal of substantial property portfolios. He has experience with a range of asset classes, including private rental, student accommodation and office buildings.

    • Franc is one of the best property partners in the business.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Franc is the best lawyer I've worked with in my life. He has an unbelievable ability to capture corporate real estate. We are lucky to have found him.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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