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Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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, covering hotels and industrial projects, among other asset classes. The team's expertise in real estate finance is bolstered by complementary strengths in tax and corporate matters, and it is adept at handling cross-border financings.

Work Highlights

  • Macfarlanes advised Alchemy in connection with a EUR92 million financing of a joint venture established between Alchemy and STEP Partners, with the initial proceeds to be used to acquire a portfolio of hotels in Belgium from multiple sellers.

Strengths

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We have faith in the whole team and know that they have the technical expertise and breadth of practice areas to handle the most complex financing transactions.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

We rate the finance team highly from partners down to associates.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

Macfarlanes have always been very responsive to our business requirements. The team are always aware of what is happening in the market and are sensitive to our commercial needs.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

The team are technically very good and have a solutions-based approach and mindset. They've always provided clear and concise advice on all aspects of the financing negotiation.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

Macfarlanes distinguish themselves through their exceptional critical thinking, consistently delivering strategic insights and solutions for complex challenges.

Real Estate Finance respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Laura Bretherton
3
Laura Bretherton
3
Band 3

Laura Bretherton has experience acting for clients on a wide range of real estate finance transactions, including refinancing matters and acquisition and development financings. She acts for a diverse client base spanning borrowers, lenders and sponsors.

Laura is a great technical lawyer, able to take a calm, measured and pragmatic approach to get the deal done smoothly.

She has knowledge across various types of real estate finance, and the work she does is brilliant.

Laura Bretherton is always very responsive to any questions we have. The breadth of her knowledge has been invaluable to us.

Laura's work is high-quality and she provides comprehensive and very clear advice.

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Colin Morgan
4
Colin Morgan
4
Band 4

Colin Morgan acts for clients, including lenders and investors, on refinancing and acquisition transactions, among other matters. He has experience with real estate across different asset classes including hotels and retail.

Colin provides excellent support, responsiveness and guidance.

Colin's work is high-quality and he provides comprehensive and very clear advice.

It doesn't matter what you throw at him, he is very calm and very measured. He is able to build good rapport with the other side.

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Macfarlanes LLP

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Laura Bretherton
3
Laura Bretherton
3
Band 3
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Colin Morgan
4
Colin Morgan
4
Band 4
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