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Real Estate: £150 million and above

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields focuses on high-end real estate development and investment work for clients, including large pension and sovereign wealth funds, REITs, private equity investors and property companies. The firm is well known for its skill at managing corporate real estate deals requiring a global reach and multidisciplinary expertise. As well as regularly advising on large portfolio transactions concerning office, hotel and logistics properties, the team also has notable expertise in the formation of joint ventures.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented Pandox AB in its acquisition of the holding companies that own the Residence Inn across three sites in London, advising on due diligence, SPA and W&I insurance policies.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields have a strong ability to think with the client and see the big picture on what is important commercially.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Freshfields demonstrated excellent ability to identify and think through scenarios emerging. They are adept at translating complex financial models into legal drafting and are extremely responsive.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • The process of working with Freshfields is fluid and efficient, and they're obviously excellent at what they do.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Freshfields balance expertise in subject matter with a commercial ability to decipher between key items while arriving at a successful conclusion. They're among the best.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Freshfields are amazing. They go above and beyond the run-of-the-mill law firm and are outstandingly impressive, clear and concise. They take a commercial approach to decisions.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alex Watt
    Alex Watt

    Alex Watt

    Alex Watt frequently handles complex corporate transactions concerning the purchase of high-value real estate assets and portfolios. He also advises on the establishment of joint ventures for development and investment purposes. He represents an impressive domestic and international client base that includes private equity and sovereign wealth funds.

    • Alex is calm, collected, measured and respectful in negotiations, yet is firm and highly knowledgeable. When you have Alex on your deal you have all bases covered.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Alex is a very good lawyer and has lots of experience.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Alex is technically excellent. His measured and thoughtful style aided us when unlocking challenging issues.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Alex is an excellent operator and one of the best available in the market for complicated joint venture structuring deals within property transactions.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Alex is very good - he's very responsive, very pragmatic and can condense down complicated subjects into user-friendly terms.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • David Seymour
    David Seymour

    David Seymour

    David Seymour is recommended for his private equity real estate expertise. He advises clients on acquisitions and joint ventures, often concerning cross-border issues.

    • David is a highly capable adviser with a great deal of experience representing private equity sponsors in real estate transactions of all kinds. He manages complex deals across jurisdictions.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • David is very strong, he's an asset in transactions. He is responsive, stepping in when needed and always being there as a good sounding board.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • David has a wide range of experience and is commercial.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • David is very conscientious and has good attention to detail. He is very responsive and works hard.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • David is a subject matter expert and is always willing to provide clients with market updates and associated training.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • Will Bryant
    Will Bryant

    Will Bryant

    Will Bryant is highly regarded for his joint venture acquisition work for high-end commercial and residential developments.

    • Will is knowledgeable and experienced in the industry.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Will is razor sharp and user friendly. He is always available to give an informal view or pick up a complex piece of drafting for an urgent restructure on late notice.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Will is commercial and thoughtful.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Will is just very good at what he does. He is very good at signaling issues and being commercial and pragmatic.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Will is knowledgeable and technically strong. He provides an excellent level of service and commitment to client objectives.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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