Real Estate Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
Contact number
+44 207 275 6500Chambers Review
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a particularly strong reputation for its work advising private equity real estate funds, amongst its broader client base. The firm has vast experience on pan-European transactions, as well as UK-focused matters. The team regularly handles the financings for a variety of real estate portfolios, including residential and hotel developments.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised TDR Capital on the corporate reorganisation and related £638 million senior/mezzanine refinancing of a sub-portfolio of 1,034 pubs owned and operated by a TDR Capital portfolio company, Stonegate Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a strong ability to handle sophisticated matters involving multiple counterparties and jurisdictions."
"Simpson Thacher is excellent at understanding the details and dealing with matters in a commercial manner."
"The firm has an exceptional ability to both grasp complex matters and communicate these effectively to the client."
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a strong ability to handle sophisticated matters involving multiple counterparties and jurisdictions."
"Simpson Thacher is excellent at understanding the details and dealing with matters in a commercial manner."
"The firm has an exceptional ability to both grasp complex matters and communicate these effectively to the client."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Tom Lloyd has excellent technical and commercial awareness."
"Tom excels in his ability to advise and provide a quality service."
"Tom is an exceptional lawyer and is very well-regarded in the market."