UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a particularly strong reputation for its work advising private equity real estate funds, among its broader client base. The firm has vast experience in pan-European transactions, as well as UK-focused matters. The team regularly handles high-value financings for a variety of real estate portfolios, including logistics, residential and hotel developments.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Mileway and Blackstone on the combined EUR7 billion refinancing of a portfolio of logistics properties across multiple jurisdictions including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark and Sweden.
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The entire team, from juniors to partners, really care about delivering.
Simpson Thacher have an incredible work ethic, understand documents and the market, and are hugely commercial. They are a huge asset in being able to execute complex documents in tight time frames.
The team are very focused and client-driven, having an element of commercial acumen while delivering excellent legal advice.
Simpson Thacher has a deep understanding of the real estate financing market in Europe and a talented roster of lawyers.
The firm gives extremely commercial and practical advice. They have the ability to distil complex legal points into the commercial requirements and goals.
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Tom Lloyd is highly regarded for his expertise in advising a wide range of clients, including sponsors and investors, on complex real estate financing matters. He regularly advises on cross-border acquisitions and refinancings.
He is one of the best in the market.
Tom's ability to work through complex matters, distilling the key commercial objectives and driving to the required outcome, is unmatched.
Tom’s approach is both commercial and proactive, consistently delivering tailored solutions that meet our unique needs. His ability to handle complex legal issues is exceptional.
Tom is knowledgeable, on top of things and process-oriented. He makes processes really streamlined.
Tom is top of the class in respect of his legal representation.
Edward Hampson handles acquisitions and debt refinancings across a range of real estate investments. He often acts on behalf of private equity clients.
Edward is calm and drives a deal forward.
He is a fantastic individual. He's always available and approaches every new challenge with a very high level of commercial and legal ability.
Edward has been excellent to work with.
James Esterkin regularly handles refinancing matters for cross-border transactions, often regarding hotel and hospitality properties.
He's excellent.
James is always thoughtful and considered in his legal advice.
I always value James's focus, solution-driven approach and out-of-the-box thinking.
He has outstanding technical skills and commercial awareness.
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