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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Real Estate: £150 million and above

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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.

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

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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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • We use them on big-ticket projects as they provide excellent service levels and are very user-friendly.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • I find them to be very commercial, organised and excellently responsive. As a client, you feel very confident in their ability to deliver.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • The firm has a strong range of experience and diversity within the team and are often our first call, particularly for complex matters.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • They have a collaborative attitude and exceptional commercial awareness.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • The team have knowledge of relevant assets and relationships together with very wide market experience. The service they provide is first class.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Donald Rowlands
    Donald Rowlands

    Donald Rowlands

    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.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • Jeremy Walden
    Jeremy Walden

    Jeremy Walden

    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.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

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

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

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

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • Richard Forsdyke
    Richard Forsdyke

    Richard Forsdyke

    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.
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  • David Rosen
    David Rosen

    David Rosen

    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.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

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

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • David is an extremely good lawyer.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • Nicholas D Turner
    Nicholas D Turner

    Nicholas D Turner

    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.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Nicholas is simply the best.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Nicholas is really good at what he does.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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  • Shona Grey
    Shona Grey

    Shona Grey

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

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