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Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has an esteemed property finance team with an impressive number of prominent lender clients and additional capability in borrower-side work. The team acts for an enviable client base which includes major banks and investment funds. The firm regularly handles mezzanine and senior debt facilities and development finance transactions. It has the capacity to operate in both domestic and cross-border financings.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Standard Chartered Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation on the £600 million financing of the development of four build-to-rent tower blocks in Bermondsey, London.

Strengths

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Herbert Smith is a professional, experienced team that has the ability to provide comprehensive legal advice and knowledge in property, construction and banking finance.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

Herbert Smith Freehills provides a high quality of service.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

They are very good at explaining the issues and suggesting different options for us.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Simon Chadney
2
Simon Chadney
2
Band 2
Simon Chadney acts for clients on a range of financing matters, including development and acquisition financing, as well as refinance transactions. He provides a wealth of expertise in both international and domestic transactions.

Simon is technically very good and has a very long-standing reputation.

Simon has good market knowledge and understands our business. He is excellent.

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Christopher Mann
3
Christopher Mann
3
Band 3

Christopher Mann has an impressive practice frequently acting for a range of lender clients. He regularly advises on acquisition financings and refinancings, and is adept at handling senior and mezzanine transactions.

Chris is very commercial, practical and straightforward. He makes doing these transactions very easy.

Chris Mann is a trusted legal adviser. He is commercial, responsive, well placed for the market and a joy to work with.

Christopher is technically very good.

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Gary Hommel
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Gary Hommel
3
Band 3

Gary Hommel is well regarded for his expertise in advising on a range of complex real estate financing matters. His clients include lenders, funds and corporates, as well as borrowers. He is well placed to advise on cross-border transactions.

Gary is very well known. He offers wisdom.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Simon Chadney
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Simon Chadney
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Christopher Mann
3
Christopher Mann
3
Band 3
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Gary Hommel
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Gary Hommel
3
Band 3
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