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

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance advised a joint venture between Castleforge Partners and Gamuda Group on its acquisition of Deutsche Bank's London headquarters for redevelopment.

Strengths

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Clifford Chance is solution-oriented, which helps move transactions along. They have a strong team in multiple markets.

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Clifford Chance were able to provide us with advice on all legal aspects of the transaction from documentation, property legal due diligence, planning, corporate, structuring, tax and regulation.

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They are highly skilled and knowledgeable. They are the most commercially aware lawyers I have worked with.

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The team is responsive, commercial and considered. It is always on the front foot, always delivering.

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The firm is strong on the property side, offering a high quality of service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Painter
3
Ian Painter
3
Band 3
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 extremely knowledgeable, commercially aware and meets, or exceeds, deadlines. My mind is completely at ease when he's working on one of my transactions.

Ian presents a range of well-considered solutions to problems even before the issue has been articulated, minimising uncertainty and allowing complex deals to be concluded in short timeframes.

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Alis Pay
5
Alis Pay
5
Band 5

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 great. I'd highly recommend her and hope to work with her on other transactions.

Alis Pay is a great all-round lawyer who is able to provide practical advice on complex transactions.

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Franc Peña
6
Franc Peña
6
Band 6
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.
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Ian Painter
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Ian Painter
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Alis Pay
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Alis Pay
5
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Franc Peña
6
Franc Peña
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