Real Estate: £150 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
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Provided by Mayer Brown LLP
As one of the largest Real Estate practices in the world, Mayer Brown's Real Estate practice delivers comprehensive real estate advice through a team-oriented approach, which also draws upon Mayer Brown's depth in related areas such as tax, environmental, finance, construction and corporate. We are experienced in all aspects of commercial real estate facing corporate end users. We offer a cross-practice, cross-border approach to solving the needs of our clients, which enables us to support local, national and international real estate transactions. With our worldwide network of relationships with lenders, investors, developers and other professional advisors, the Real Estate team has the resources and experience to advise on any type of real estate transaction.
Chambers Review
Mayer Brown is well equipped to handle big-ticket property acquisition and financing transactions, as well as major commercial and residential redevelopment schemes. The team has notable experience in cross-border transactions involving international investment into the UK market, with a particular focus on Asia. The firm's clients also include UK property companies, private equity funds and other institutional investors. The team demonstrates strong expertise in transactions concerning alternative asset classes such as student accommodation, data centres and care homes.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown represented Chinachem Group in a £349.5 million acquisition of One New Street Square in London.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown is highly attentive to client needs, very knowledgeable and able to decipher complex legal issues to make commercial decisions."
"Mayer Brown has an exceptionally strong team that is able to advise on all of our transactions and is the best team in London for overseas investors."
"Mayer Brown has a strong global network and many area experts even at the country level, catering to different time zones."
"Mayer Brown is highly attentive to client needs, very knowledgeable and able to decipher complex legal issues to make commercial decisions."
"Mayer Brown has an exceptionally strong team that is able to advise on all of our transactions and is the best team in London for overseas investors."
"Mayer Brown has a strong global network and many area experts even at the country level, catering to different time zones."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Clay serves as Mayer Brown's managing partner. He has vast experience in handling high-value investment and development transactions for property companies as well as clients in the private equity space and can also draw on his experience in real estate finance matters.
Chris Harvey is the head of real estate for the UK and Europe at Mayer Brown. He specialises in handling cross-border transactions for overseas clients looking to invest in the UK real estate market, particularly from Asia. He regularly advises on big-ticket deals concerning prime retail and office properties in London.
"Chris has been extremely helpful; he is very commercial and hard-working."
Joe Conder has vast experience assisting funds, asset managers and investors with high-value transactions concerning property investments and development financing, including international matters. He has notable experience in handling matters relating to student accommodation and healthcare property.
Caroline Humble is frequently called upon by major property investors and private equity funds to advise on high-value real estate transactions. She has considerable expertise in both development and investment matters relating to office, logistics and mixed-use assets.
Simon Price regularly assists clients with investment transactions and development work related to a range of property types, including prime office space and student accommodation. He also has notable expertise in matters concerning distressed real estate assets.
"Simon has an acute commercial acumen which, aligned with an easy demeanour, makes negotiations on contracts productive."
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