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Mayer Brown LLP

Real Estate Finance

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Mayer Brown LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown has a well-reputed team noted for its strength in CMBS and portfolio financing. The firm regularly handles complex multi-jurisdictional transactions on behalf of international investors. The team is adept at both lender and borrower representation, with a notable emphasis on acting for banks and investment firms.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown acted for Blackstone and The Office Group as sponsor on a £231.58 million CMBS that formed part of the wider £520 million refinancing of The Office Group.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are always responsive and commercial.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • Mayer Brown are excellent. They are very commercial, proactive, have a good sense of what matters to us and are really strong on client service.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • Mayer Brown has a very strong team. They are very diligent in their reporting and will also go above and beyond to meet a deadline.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • The consistency of Mayer Brown's work and quality of the team is very high.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4David O'Connor
    Band 4David O'Connor

    David O'Connor

    David O'Connor is frequently sought after by investment funds to advise on a wide array of real estate financing and securitisation transactions. He has notable experience handling cross-border matters.

    • David O'Connor is incredibly commercial. He is very plugged into the market and has a broad understanding of what we are trying to do. He is business-minded.

      Real Estate Finance respondentUK
    • David is an experienced and seasoned individual with stunning acumen.

      Real Estate Finance respondentUK
    • David is a very commercial lawyer who is able to present complex issues in simple terms.

      Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • Band 5Andrew Hepner
    Band 5Andrew Hepner

    Andrew Hepner

    Andrew Hepner is widely recommended for his real estate finance practice, which includes advising on restructuring various forms of debt as well as financings.

    • Andrew can draw from his vast experience in the field.

      Real Estate Finance respondentUK

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