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Latham & Watkins LLP

Real Estate Finance

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Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins routinely advises on acquisitions, the securitisation aspects of loans, joint venture projects and more. It is also adept at assisting clients with the financing and development of data centres. The team acts across a wide range of industries, but it retains particular experience handling matters in the retail and hotel sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised the ASDA Group as borrower on its ground rent financing and a proposed leaseback transaction worth approximately £800 million.

Strengths

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  • They are very responsive.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • They have a solid roster of experienced partners and associates, with plenty of depth and an abundance of market knowledge.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • They have excellent team collaboration and their client care is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David Oppenheimer
    Band 2David Oppenheimer

    David Oppenheimer

    David Oppenheimer demonstrates significant expertise acting for lender clients, including private equity funds and other investors. He has experience handling real estate finance matters both domestically and internationally, particularly pan-European transactions.

    • David is a great lawyer and senior partner.

      Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • Band 4David Varne
    Band 4David Varne

    David Varne

    David Varne is noted for his work on high-value and complex real estate finance matters. He is experienced in advising lender clients, including banks.

    • David is very strong. He is practical, leads clients to the right position and is very user-friendly.

      Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • Band 4Quentin Gwyer
    Band 4Quentin Gwyer

    Quentin Gwyer

    Quentin Gwyer frequently advises lenders and sponsors across a variety of real estate asset classes. He has additional expertise in restructurings.

    • Quentin is an excellent lawyer.

      Real Estate Finance respondentUK

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