Real Estate Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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+44 20 7831 9222Chambers Review
Macfarlanes offers extensive experience in handling high-value transactions and managing multilayered property finance deals. The firm is instructed by a number of prominent lenders and borrowers across a range of industries. Its industry sector expertise covers student accommodation and hotels. The team's expertise in real estate finance is bolstered by complementary strengths in tax and corporate matters.
Work Highlights
- Macfarlanes advised Maya Hyde Park Limited on the refinancing of the DoubleTree by Hilton, Hyde Park, by Standard Chartered.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Macfarlanes team is extremely knowledgeable and provide practical advice tailored to our business needs."
"Macfarlanes deal with complex closings in a straightforward and practical manner."
"The lawyers digest complex points and explain them with clarity to advise on the best approach. The team is very strong and commercially acute."
"The Macfarlanes team is extremely knowledgeable and provide practical advice tailored to our business needs."
"Macfarlanes deal with complex closings in a straightforward and practical manner."
"The lawyers digest complex points and explain them with clarity to advise on the best approach. The team is very strong and commercially acute."
Notable Practitioners
Colin Morgan is head of the firm's real estate finance practice and acts for clients on refinancing and acquisition transactions, among other matters. He has experience with real estate across different asset classes including hotel, office and retail.
"Colin is a trusted advisor on real estate finance matters."
"Colin is a very good and technical lawyer."
Laura Bretherton has experience acting for clients on a wide range of real estate finance matters including acquisitions and refinancings. She acts for a diverse client base spanning borrowers, lenders and sponsors.
"Laura provides great technical work and has a solutions-focused mindset."
"Laura's work is high-quality and she provides comprehensive and very clear advice."
"Laura is attentive and delivers a very good service."