LAWYER PROFILE

Simon Johnston

UK 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Finance

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by CMS

Practice Areas

Simon Johnston is a partner in the CMS Finance Group.

As well as regularly acting for borrowers and financial institutions on a variety of development, project and investment property and hotels finance transactions in the UK and overseas, Simon also works on the restructuring of such transactions. Simon has been with the firm for over 20 years.

Simon is a member of the Loan Market Association Real Estate Finance Committee and has been involved in the drafting and settling of the investment and development facilities agreements.

Professional Memberships

LMA Real Estate Finance Committee member

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Simon Johnston acts for both borrowers and lenders on real estate financing transactions. His practice spans acquisition, development and investment finance.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simon is an incredible technical lawyer who also always takes a commercial, pragmatic approach and is an absolute joy to work with.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
His input is invaluable to any transaction.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession