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Reed Smith LLP

Real Estate Finance

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Reed Smith LLP

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Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 6

Band 6


What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith offers broad property finance expertise, including the management of loan portfolios and CMBS transactions. The team advises on all manner of real estate financings, from secured loans to sale-and-leaseback structures. The firm is noted for its representation of both borrowers and lenders, as well as advising facility and security agents on transactions. It has notable international capabilities, with extensive experience handling pan-European transactions.

Key contact

Jason Richardson is a key contact for the firm.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Reed Smith represented Marathon Asset Management in respect of a commercial mortgage loan to Auriens Chelsea, secured on a high-end retirement development in Chelsea.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Reed Smith are very responsive and very attentive. They give me everything I need.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • Reed Smith is incredibly reliable, has good strength in depth and has the team to get things done for clients.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • The lawyers are proactive in finding ways to add value for their clients and driving deal processes forward in a commercial manner.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK
  • I cannot fault Reed Smith on their service levels and responsiveness as they are always prompt and proactive to close any urgent matter.

    Real Estate Finance respondentUK

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