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Real estate is a priority sector for the firm. We understand the need for joined-up advice across all of the disciplines that have to come together on any transaction or project.

Our real estate team acts for the sector’s key players on their most significant transactions and projects. We assist on all aspects of the investment life cycle from corporate and tax structuring, fund formation and joint ventures, through to asset acquisition, planning and construction, asset management, disputes and ultimate disposal.

Our real estate sector professionals support clients on all types of transactions and projects from single assets to multi-jurisdictional portfolio deals and urban regeneration projects, across all asset classes including offices, logistics, retail, build to rent, hotels & leisure, infrastructure and energy. In a rapidly evolving world, we also help clients navigate their way through ESG, technology and data issues as they impact their real estate interests.

We are recognised as one of the leading real estate practices in the United Kingdom. We have twelve real estate partners based in our London office. They work alongside an additional eleven partners providing dedicated corporate, finance, planning, construction, tax support and litigation and are ably assisted by a team of 82 associates.

Chambers Review

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

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The real estate group at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is widely recognised as a market leader and is experienced in all aspects of property work. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including institutional investors, leading developers and public sector bodies, and has been instructed on many high-value and high-profile deals in the market, as well as handling major urban regeneration work. The team is notable for its ability to complete structured transactions that feature a blend of corporate, finance and land issues.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Cain International on the establishment and development of its purpose-built student accommodation platform which will support the rollout of around 2,400 beds across five Russell Group University cities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Donald Rowlands
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Donald Rowlands
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Band 1
Donald Rowlands maintains an excellent reputation in the London real estate market. He has extensive experience advising on complex transactions concerning the development, acquisition and leasing of prime real estate, including both single assets and large development sites.

Don is a very solid real estate lawyer.

Jeremy Walden
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Jeremy Walden
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Band 2

Jeremy Walden regularly advises on urban regeneration schemes as well as handling big-ticket transactions concerning single assets and property portfolios. He represents investors, ranging from family offices to sovereign wealth funds, along with developers and corporate occupiers.

Jeremy provides excellent support.

Jeremy is an exceptional lawyer with excellent commercial acumen and commitment to client care.

Jeremy is hugely competent, commercially aware, and has a level of seniority that gives huge credibility and gravitas in negotiations.

Richard Forsdyke
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Richard Forsdyke
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Band 3
Richard Forsdyke has deep experience advising clients on a wide range of big-ticket real estate transactions, development projects and financing matters. He advises an impressive client base that includes both domestic and overseas investors and developers.
David Rosen
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David Rosen
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Band 5
David Rosen advises on high-value real estate transactions for a wide range of clients, including developers, private equity investors and corporate occupiers. He is skilled at handling real estate investment matters as well as advising on high-profile regeneration and transport redevelopment schemes.

David is an excellent real estate lawyer with a lot of experience on complex matters.

David provides very considered and commercial advice across a wide variety of issues.

David is an extremely good lawyer.

Nicholas D Turner
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Nicholas D Turner
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Band 5
Nicholas Turner is experienced in a wide array of real estate transactions, with a particular focus on high-value corporate occupier work and development matters. He often advises on high-profile mixed-use and rail-related redevelopment schemes in London.

Nicholas is a brilliant lawyer.

Nicholas is simply the best.

Nicholas is really good at what he does.

Shona Grey
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Shona Grey
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Band 6

Shona Grey is recommended for her advice on complex corporate acquisitions and is well equipped to handle all manner of commercial real estate.

Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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London (Firms)

Real Estate: £150 million and above

Donald Rowlands
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Donald Rowlands
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Band 1
Jeremy Walden
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Jeremy Walden
2
Band 2
Richard Forsdyke
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Richard Forsdyke
3
Band 3
David Rosen
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David Rosen
5
Band 5
Nicholas D Turner
5
Nicholas D Turner
5
Band 5
Shona Grey
6
Shona Grey
6
Band 6

Members

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Carolyn Milligan

Julian Pollock

Matthew White

Matthew White

Head of Department

Nicholas Turner

Paul Chases

Shona Grey