LAWYER PROFILE

James Esterkin

UK 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Finance

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Practice Areas

James is a Partner in the Real Estate Finance practice in Simpson Thacher’s London office. He advises private funds and other top-tier investors and operators on the financing of their U.K. and European real estate and related investments.

James specialises in complex cross-border real estate acquisition and development financing, non-performing loan financings and the restructuring of real estate related secured debt.

Career

Partner, joined the Firm in 2022.

Personal

College of Law, LL.M. International Legal Practice (2011); College of Law, LPC (2010); University of Nottingham, LL.B (2008); University of Westminster, MSc Real Estate Development (2009).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

James Esterkin regularly handles refinancing matters for cross-border transactions, often regarding hotel and hospitality properties.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He's excellent.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is always thoughtful and considered in his legal advice.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I always value James's focus, solution-driven approach and out-of-the-box thinking.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has outstanding technical skills and commercial awareness.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession