LAWYER PROFILE

Laura Bretherton

UK 2026

Macfarlanes LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Finance

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Macfarlanes LLP

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance

Career

Laura advises sponsor, lender and borrower clients on a range of real estate finance transactions, with a particular focus on commercial investment and development financings.

Her sector experience includes build-to-rent (BTR) and private rented sector (PRS), offices, industrial, student accommodation, and hospitality and leisure – with a focus on hotels.

In addition she increasingly assists clients with sustainability and ESG-linked lending in real estate transactions.

Laura sits on the Board of Advisers of CREFC (Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Europe) helping shape content for its members.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Laura Bretherton has experience acting for clients on a wide range of real estate finance transactions, including refinancing matters and acquisition and development financings. She acts for a diverse client base spanning borrowers, lenders and sponsors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Laura is a great technical lawyer, able to take a calm, measured and pragmatic approach to get the deal done smoothly.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She has knowledge across various types of real estate finance, and the work she does is brilliant.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Laura Bretherton is always very responsive to any questions we have. The breadth of her knowledge has been invaluable to us.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Laura's work is high-quality and she provides comprehensive and very clear advice.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession