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‘Allen & Overy has a very strong team that understands their client’s business and needs.  They provide very good advice in a timely and commercial manner.‘

‘They always make themselves available for us and meet or exceed all deadlines. I would particularly flag Mark Manson-Bahr as being outstanding.  He is one of our “go-to” lawyers for complex issues.‘

‘Allen & Overy is consistently one of the best real estate finance law firms across Europe. Very experienced partners, strong associates and a committed pool of young talents set the firm apart from its competitors.‘

‘The quality of service delivered by Allen & Overy is above its competitors. This is due to the strong quality of its partners and associates.‘

‘It is a very solid, client-focused team.‘

‘Arthur Dyson is a solid trusted adviser who has been there and done that. He can be trusted to advise you on what the key issues are, and is sensible and constructive – he does not look to point-score with the other side.‘

‘Allen & Overy stands out for its depth of practice – it is hands-down the best in the market. They have seen every structure in the book, they know what happens in a downturn and as a result give the best advice. They deliver complex deals with ease and an efficiency that other firms can’t match.‘

‘Mark Manson-Bahr is exceptional – he is very straightforward, balanced and pragmatic. He runs a tight ship and is always fully engaged and available. He quotes the real price of a deal and then stays involved to get it done on time and on budget. He sweats the detail as well as seeing the bigger picture and so gives commercial advice rather than just legal advice. He’s the real deal.‘

‘Andrew Carnegie is excellent – possibly the best black letter lawyer in the commercial real estate finance space.‘

‘Addleshaw Goddard’s REF team is user-friendly and highly responsive. The real estate and banking teams are well integrated, ensuring that transactions run smoothly and efficiently. They have a strong bench of team members.‘

‘Zoe Maurer stands out for her excellent deal management. She has a user-friendly style and fights your corner expertly in complex negotiations.‘

‘The team provides fantastic, client-focused service. They are knowledgeable and able to provide the right kind of advice that a lender needs to make a decision.‘

‘The team is committed, determined, and made up of people who go the extra mile to get a deal over the line.‘

‘Zoe Maurer is an excellent partner and project lead. She is knowledgeable and equally as determined when it comes to completing a transaction.‘

‘The team is strong across the levels. The senior associates are easily able to step into the shoes of the partner. Everyone seems to know what everyone else is doing, so it is very joined up and effective. They also develop strong relationships with the other side so that time is not wasted on point-scoring.‘

‘Sarah Egbu is a strong commercial partner.‘

‘Sarah Egbu has a strong understanding of the client and the underlying commercial views, and she is able to clearly articulate both to us and to the other side any concerns we may have on a transaction.‘

‘I have been impressed by the level of advice and service received from the Addleshaw Goddard property finance team and the lengths the team will go to really understand the core principles of our business and provide us with commercial advice relevant to the issues at hand. Having a practice which puts commerciality at its heart is incredibly important.‘

‘Steve Mackie is always helpful and great at providing various options and ideas for funding structures which work for all parties and provide a reasonable starting position for negotiations.‘

‘Addleshaw Goddard has a very well-coordinated team, which is a pleasure to work with and extremely responsive at all times.‘

‘Zoe Maurer is exceptional. She is very commercial, quick, responsive and just make the deals happen while not compromising on what’s really important.’

‘James Salford is a fantastic lawyer and very knowledgeable.‘

‘Almost every hotel financier will use James Salford on their side. He gives a lot of his time for free on holidays, weekends and evenings explaining points and is very borrower friendly.‘

‘The team is led well and made up of pragmatic, commercial lawyers who are extremely supportive of clients.‘

‘Simon Mead is a real expert in his field and a very effective negotiator.‘

‘In Andrew Flemming the team has a highly skilled, very approachable and commercially minded senior partner.‘

‘Andrew Flemming is an experienced and very commercially minded individual, and has the knowledge and approach of a top-tier law firm partner – he is approachable and incredibly accessible.‘

‘The practice is one of the pre-eminent names in the market for all real estate-based transactions and an outstanding partner on a full range of deals types across a variety of sectors and the capital stack. The team’s bandwith is second to none as is its commercial judgement and perspective, which in my experience is unrivalled. I do not know a better firm in the market to engage for complex financings.‘

‘Andrew Flemming is an outstanding real estate finance lawyer who always takes the time and trouble to understand all aspects and angles of a transaction and ensures his client’s objectives are fully achieved. He is one of the best business partners out there and definitely one to have on your side. His team is also excellent.‘

‘Andrew Welbourn is very dedicated and provided a thorough, hands-on service.‘

‘Steve Smith is excellent and stands out for his negotiation skills and commercial steer.‘

‘All of the individuals are very down to earth and level headed. They explain everything very clearly and in a straightforward manner.‘

‘Gareth Lawson’s calm and proactive approach to work is very beneficial. He is very good at relaying the client’s position to the other side without making the point unnecessarily contentious.‘

‘The team is very responsive and commercial.‘

‘Heather Buttle provides a seamless extension of our internal team.‘

‘Amar Ali is very dedicated and has good team backing at senior associate and associate level to get deals done efficiently.‘

‘Heather Buttle delivers a great product.‘

‘Taylor Wessing remains the standout firm for us.‘

‘Dentons has a strong, professional and commercial team providing reliable output.‘

‘Simon Masri is accessible, helpful, professional and highly competent.‘

‘Dentons has a presence in a large number of European countries and this makes the firm unique when advising on pan-European deals.‘

‘James Irvine is a strong partner, who has the patience and the expertise to explain the key points to his clients and find a solution in a timely manner.‘

‘The firm has a strong panel of solicitors and provides excellent advice on property and banking-related matters.‘

‘Simon Masri has excellent knowledge and good availability to discuss matters  (we have spoken several times out of office hours). He is committed to getting deals completed and supported well by a strong team.‘

‘Paul Gray is the go-to guy for stadium financing. He knows the team exceptionally well, and has deep knowledge of the market and the product. He is unflappable, calm under pressure, and extremely capable.‘

‘The team is very strong at representing client issues and guiding clients where needed.‘

‘DLA Piper provides a good, partner-led service.‘

‘Chris Chan is very commercial, gets to the heart of issues quickly and provides sensible solutions. The team is solid and gets the job done with minimal fuss.‘

‘Macfarlanes demonstrates teamwork between partners and associates. The individuals are all outstandingly hard workers, but also very calm and placid at tense transaction moments.‘

‘Clare Breeze really understands lenders’ requirements for real estate finance, and is very practical and commercially minded.‘

‘The team is flexible, commercial and practical.‘

‘Jatinder Bains is always available, client centric and very bright.‘

‘The team is fabulous: proactive, diligent, detailed and thorough, yet efficient and courteous.  They understood our business very quickly and strongly fought our corner but remained practical and honest.‘

‘Jatinder Bains is fully engaged, always attentive and thoroughly well organised.‘

‘The team has in-depth knowledge of commercial matters, and is never flustered or caught out by counter-arguments.‘

‘Colin Morgan and Jatinder Bains give the impression they have previously experienced every eventuality as they never appear to be caught out in any situation.‘

‘The team offer a good service. They are a pleasure to deal with and fully engaged throughout the process.‘

‘There is easy access to the partners in the team, who are responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘The team is very responsive, always on top of matters and runs a very tight ship.‘

‘David O’Conner is very responsive and is a very hands-on partner who will always be on top of things.‘

‘The team is commercial, has excellent market and technical knowledge, and is creative.’

‘David O’Connor is very strong, always accessible, and has deep understanding of the important issues.‘

‘It’s the combination of being the trusted adviser and enjoyable to work with which makes this team so special. You want to be on their side.‘

‘Sarah Cullen is a standout. She’s a pleasure to deal with and the go-to person for real estate finance work.‘

‘Norton Rose Fulbright has done a lot of high-profile financing work where scale, speed and institutional counterparties are all key factors. That complexity requires a firm with resources and leadership that knows how to lead to ensure efficiency and targeted delivery.‘

‘Sarah Cullen is succinct, decisive and commercial.  Her guidance and leadership have been excellent.‘

‘Norton Rose Fulbright provides a good service for real estate finance, with strong partners and associates.‘

‘Dan Kennedy is very thorough, detail oriented and able to explain in a clear and concise way what the key issues are, distilling complex issues into simple commercial points for his clients. He is client friendly, commercial and also able to defuse tense negotiations with his calm manner. He makes great efforts to be available for his clients and is very hands on.‘

‘Paul Hastings has a small, knowledgeable team which offers tons of access to partners. They are dedicated to finishing things on time and coming up with creative solutions.‘

‘Miles Flynn is everything you could want in a partner: intelligent, hardworking, tenacious when he needs to be, and incredibly commercial, both on deals and as a client relationship person.‘

‘Paul Hastings has a good team, which is commercially focused and has a good working relationship with the other legal teams that act on the banking side.‘

‘Jennie Dorsaint is very willing and happy to co-ordinate the other teams (such as property and tax) on more complex financings and restructurings.  She is measured and focused on getting the result.‘

‘The team at Paul Hastings is always well resourced, knowledgeable, practical and solutions oriented. It’s a pleasure to work with them.‘

‘Justin Jowitt is possibly my favourite legal adviser. He’s commercial, practical and also a good laugh. He gets the work done efficiently and is highly accessible.‘

‘The team provides a very good service. It is always on top of things and available. It’s a small team but it punches above its weight.‘

‘Justin Jowitt is very accessible as a partner; he is very hands-on, provides very commercial advice and sees the bigger picture.‘

‘The team provides detailed and succinct commercial advice.‘

‘The practice is our go-to choice for complex financing advice.‘

‘Pinsent Masons is a very professional firm and well regarded in the sector. The level of detail is appropriate to the transaction and well communicated.‘

‘William Oliver has a very professional approach and communicates well during the transaction, remaining available and easy to approach.‘

‘The team is very approachable and professional, and has built a good relationship with us: it is efficient and a trusted adviser.‘

‘The level of service, particularly with regard to speed of action and accessibility, is above what I have generally seen. Additionally, the partners stay involved and in control. The team offers a strong insight and is very commercial.‘

‘William Oliver and Frances Mallender are both extremely commercial and provide a high level of service and sector expertise. They always outline material risks, highlighting mitigants available, and are well respected by both those they are representing and those they are acting against. Both are always available to answer queries and meet tight deadlines.‘

‘Simmons & Simmons is definitely a “can-do” team with bags of experience and a happy mix of professional advisory and common sense when dealing with clients.‘

‘The firm has a good team with a great sense of relative priorities for the various areas of negotiation.‘

‘Simmons & Simmons has a responsive, organised and client-focused team, which is able to consider the unique angles to a financing and sensitive to private clients’ needs.‘

‘Mark Waghorn and Paula McNamara are very good quality.‘

‘Mark Waghorn is a first-class lawyer and business partner and is a hugely authoritative force in the market. He enjoys a respect and personal gravitas on transactions which in my experience is unrivalled.‘

‘The real estate finance team at Simmons & Simmons is my go-to choice, because the people, quality of work, speed of response, counterparty management, and deal management are exceptional.‘

‘Mark Waghorn is simply the best lawyer I have ever used. He has a natural style backed by expertise and experience that simultaneously operates in the detail and the bigger picture. This creates a natural authority and calm that keeps both his own team and the lawyers on the other side of the transaction focused and effective in moving the transaction along.‘

‘Mark Waghorn and his team are extremely professional and efficient with complex lending transactions. It is an extremely reliable, trusted firm.‘

‘Mark Waghorn is an exceptional business partner.‘

‘Jon Proctor is very engaging, listens well to clients’ concerns, and takes a sensible approach in a collaborative manner.‘

‘The team is very hands on and willing to take the time to talk you through points.’

‘The team are always willing to take the time to discuss matters. They are not afraid to give their views and opinions on points and also are good at keeping you updated on where they are with a deal.‘

‘Stephenson Harwood has a longstanding team who have worked closely with each other for a number of years, and know how to work to their strengths. They have excellent knowledge of the market, and adopt a commercial approach to ensure deals get done to the satisfaction of lender and borrower alike.‘

‘The individuals in the team are very friendly and easy going, which makes dealing with them on a daily basis a pleasure rather than a chore. They have a depth of skills and are very commercial, being cognisant to the clients’ needs and what is required to drive the transaction on to completion.‘

‘James Linforth is very proactive and goes above and beyond expectations when called upon.‘

‘Stephenson Harwood understands the client’s business and provides high-quality advice. The team takes a pragmatic approach to issues and finds the right balance between the legal advice and the practical and commercial implications.‘

‘Stephenson Harwood has a good and strong team. I would particularly flag James Linforth and Jon Proctor as being strong performers.‘

‘The team offers strong associate support with excellent partner involvement, and takes a calm and reasoned approach to matters.‘

‘James Linforth is always available for discussion with a friendly, calm and reasoned approach, and avoids overcomplicating matters.‘

‘Baker McKenzie has a very proactive team with good internal communication.  It is a well-stacked team – there is never any shortage of capable lawyers.‘

‘Sebastien Marcelin-Rice takes the initiative and is particularly knowledgeable in respect to France and Italy.‘

‘The team members are all very approachable, capable and active in building a strong REF practice.‘

‘Sebastien Marcelin-Rice excels at navigating through complex legal issues and coming up with effective and creative solutions to challenging problems, all whilst keeping a cool head. He is very accessible and a good communicator. His language skills are also very impressive and are extremely useful when dealing with complicated cross-border European issues.‘

‘The team is extremely personable, easy to communicate with, and responsive. The firm is able to pull together a cohesive team across multiple service areas to work effectively and efficiently together. The analysis we receive is always thoughtful and considered from a legal perspective and well balanced against commercial requirements.‘

‘There is depth in the team so we always have access to a highly qualified contact. We receive an excellent quality of service.‘

‘The breath of the team really helps, together with the knowledge that if we really need the senior partner’s time he is normally available immediately.‘

‘Gowling WLG has a highly experienced team with broad and deep knowledge of debt finance transactions and strong commercial acumen.’

‘Jon Lent is a strong negotiator, with detailed technical knowledge, and always makes time to discuss, talk through and explain matters.‘

‘The team is an incredibly strong collection of individuals who excel at teamwork and thus produce a consistent and seamless experience for the client.‘

‘Jonathan Birks deserves special mention for his perseverance, willingness to discuss and negotiate at all hours, excellent professionalism and subject matter knowledge.‘

‘The team stands out for its ability to put the commercial consideration at the forefront of its analysis.‘

‘What makes Kirkland & Ellis unique is the extraordinary consistency of the individuals who work for it. No matter the project, you can always expect that the full team, from partner to juniors, will be of outstanding quality and commitment.‘

‘Richard Semple and James Esterkin were impressive for their availability, strong commitment, attention to detail and, most importantly, an incredible ability to grasp commercial issues and solve them in advance for the client.‘

‘The team is professional, easy to collaborate with and has excellent sector-specific knowledge. It is very commercial, experienced and – most importantly – able to explain complicated legal issues and structures in straightforward ways, avoiding legal jargon.‘

‘Richard Semple and James Esterkin are a very supportive and knowledgeable duo; they are highly responsive and very hardworking, and did their best to ensure the timely completion of the transaction.‘

‘Mishcon de Reya is a first-class firm, providing high levels of specialist knowledge and strong customer service. The team are excellent communicators, technically brilliant and commercially savvy.‘

‘Nick Strutt’s key quality is his willingness to be responsive and progressive.‘

‘The team has expertise across the spectrum of potential financing structures and various sectors; always goes above and beyond to ensure good service and speed of execution; and has a firm understanding of what is required from the client to ensure their position is protected.‘

‘The team stands out for the level of knowledge and competence at all levels of the business, from paralegals to partners. If I have a query, I will always get a quick, clear and definitive response. The team is very good at controlling the transactions and ensuring each party is fully aware of what needs to be done.‘

‘Raji Bartlett is without doubt one of the best real estate finance lawyers in the City.  He has amazing attention to detail and is the best draftsman I have come across.‘

‘The team is extremely thorough, with great attention to detail, and very responsive – it provides a highly professional service.’

‘Victoria Landsbert is very knowledgeable and thorough, a strong negotiator and good to have on your side.‘

‘White & Case has one of the most responsive teams I have ever dealt with.’

‘Vicky Landsbert is extremely responsive and conscientious.’

‘The team works seamlessly across the various offices.‘

‘Jeffrey Rubinoff is a savvy negotiator and general LMA expert.‘

‘Bird & Bird’s team is knowledgable and supportive. They provide accurate and detailed information and commercial views.‘

‘Burges Salmon has a strong team, which is very knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile.‘

‘Sally Jupp manages a transaction from start to finish and always keeps me appraised of what is going on from both the finance and property perspective. Her attention to detail and organisational skills are second to none. She is an excellent lawyer.‘

‘The Burges Salmon team creates a positive atmosphere that suggests you are their only client when in fact they are a multi-disciplined firm with many partners and colleagues providing a dedicated service to all.‘

‘Colin Ligman and Richard Leeming are two exceptional lawyers in their respective fields of property and banking. The firm has excellent teams in support but maintains strong partner overview and guidance.‘

‘Paul Kay is highly rated: he provides a hands-on service, explaining the complexities of the transactions and providing pragmatic advice.‘

‘The team is pragmatic with quick turnaround times.‘

‘We receive prompt and helpful advice from the team.‘

‘Charles Russell Speechlys provides exactly what we need to conclude transactions as quickly as circumstances permit.‘

‘It is a very user-friendly team – its proactive, commercial and generally sensible approach helps to cut through issues quickly and with minimal fuss.‘

‘The team was very approachable and provided technical expertise and clearly explained the nature of various legal documents. They were very responsive, provided a very efficient service and met some very challenging deadlines. They came up with pragmatic solutions when required and kept us updated on a regular basis. They displayed a great teamwork ethic.‘

‘The service is extremely cost effective, especially given the level of engagement.‘

‘The team is excellent not just legally but commercially too. They are responsive, work to deadlines and are excellent at closing transactions in tight timescales.’

‘The team is able to explain key clauses simply to enable understanding by non-lawyers.‘

‘Clyde & Co has a very thorough team that provides detailed analysis on the various aspects of a transaction.‘

‘The team takes the initiative by going beyond what is required without inflating legal fees; the practice has skilled individuals who are always able to provide the right information; and the client relationship is one of the best I have had.’

‘Annabelle Redman is a great professional who always provides relevant advice and thinks about unforeseen matters. She is always available to help.‘

‘The team has sensible and technical practitioners.‘

‘The team demonstrates a helpful and commercial approach, with good communication.‘

‘Simon Elphick is particularly good at reviewing the options with us and has a strong in-depth knowledge of our requirements. Also, he is willing to provide informal assistance ahead of instructions which is valuable.‘

‘The team offers professional, timely, cost-effective property advice.’

‘Simon Elphick is an outstanding property lawyer who provides thoughtful, effective, timely advice.‘

‘Access to partners at DWF is exceptional – they have great knowledge and risk awareness but at the same time are practical in their conclusions.‘

‘Simon Elphick is a top-rate real estate lawyer with an excellent grasp of commercial principles.‘

‘Farrer & Co. provides a partner-led service, which ensures that matters are dealt with by experienced individuals and are prioritised.‘

‘Bethan Waters brings together a wealth of experience and a sound understanding of our business – she is a pleasure to deal with.‘

‘Marc Glancy provides sound commercial advice and is always mindful of timing, working hard to ensure that transactions are completed in line with expectations and on schedule.‘

‘The team has strong banking and finance knowledge; the ability to respond in a timely manner; and is not afraid to take decisions and to provide advice we can rely on.‘

‘Farrer & Co’s main strength resides in its ability to hire people of the same quality and professional skills so that whoever you deal with, you get the same level of professional response and quality.‘

‘The real estate team within Farrer & Co is of exceptional quality – it is my “go-to” firm for real estate work. The team’s key strengths are the tenacity to get the job done within the agreed timescales and the ability to be commercially minded on each transaction.‘

‘Whilst I get a good service from other firms it does not compare to that of Farrer & Co.‘

‘The individuals in the team are always available to discuss points and are happy to provide a measured argument, allowing us to make an informed decision on what course of action to take.‘

‘It is a highly knowledgeable practice specialising in real estate finance. Farrer & Co is a well-resourced firm with high-calibre lawyers.’

‘Martin Blake manages the transaction from start to finish, acting as the first point of contact and taking ownership from day one. He takes the time to explain all risks and their associated mitigants and nothing is too much trouble.‘

‘Farrer & Co has specialist knowledge of private businesses, particularly those with complex trust structures.‘

‘Bethan Waters is visible and influential in transactions, and has a good understanding of what clients require.‘

‘Marc Glancy is extremely knowledgeable, commercial, and has a deep understanding of our business. He is responsive even when out of the office and I value his advice greatly.‘

‘The team’s friendly and sincere approach is its number one quality. It makes liaising with them extremely easy whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times. Their quality of work is also first class, so with the technical ability and favourable working culture, this team is certainly considered top of the list when we require legal counsel assistance.‘

‘The culture of Farrer & Co is clear to witness through every individual I’ve come across: friendly, diligent, hardworking and, above all else, a genuine desire to help wherever possible. It is rare to find all these qualities together.‘

‘The team has a practical approach to transactions, adopting a can-do mentality. It is a joined-up partnership, bringing in specialist partners when required for different parts of the transaction.‘

‘Kim McMurray is well known to a number of key lenders and capable of acting on the client or bank side of a deal.‘

‘The firm has a dedicated real estate team within banking and finance and is a niche player in the market.‘

‘Kim McMurray is delightful to work with. She is thorough and experienced with breadth of knowledge and expertise across all real estate deals. From commercial investment to residential development and land deals, I would trust her to run any deal regardless of complexity.‘

‘Fladgate has an extremely knowledgeable, responsive and customer-focused team, which is highly commercial and clearly articulates the risks and the commercial implications and solutions.‘

‘Latham & Watkins has a strong global practice with an excellent network to tap into for cross-border deals along with an impressive precedent bank to access. The team is very commercial. Given they have a relatively evenly balanced lender/borrower-side practice, they can provide a good steer on sticky issues without being dogmatic.‘

‘Jeremy Trinder is a great problem solver and has great commercial instincts. He provides a high level of partner contact while ensuring the bills are well managed, reasonable and there are no surprises when the final number comes in.‘

‘The team is very commercial, understands clients’ needs and gets the job done. They protect our interests without antagonising the other side and have the most “can do” attitude I have come across.‘

‘Jeremy Trinder is commercial, unassuming and has a natural talent for distilling complex issues into a client-friendly format.‘

‘The team is very approachable and easy to work with. They are experts but with a pragmatic view of the world. Particular strengths include a fantastic loan-on-loan practice; strong relationships with real estate funds, both debt and equity; and mezzanine and development loan-on-loan and mezzanine finance.‘

‘Jeremy Trinder heads the group and is top class. He remains involved and brings his intellect and experience directly to bear when needed. He is very organised, efficient and reliable.‘

‘The team is very knowledgeable in all aspects of commercial properties, very thorough and detailed, and very efficient.‘

‘The team has outstanding knowledge, is organised, explains things very well, and is diligent and very good to work with.’

‘Latham & Watkins has in-depth expertise of real estate debt and commercial understanding.‘

‘McDermott Will & Emery has an excellent team who have been together for many years. The team has quick turn-around and makes proactive decisions with excellent deal advice and great communication.’

‘Laurence Rogers has a huge following in the property community and has successfully closed deals throughout Europe, which brings confidence to clients. He has excellent knowledge of legal structures for both property and debt and an unusual understanding of the intricacies around complicated tax frameworks given the many jurisdictions in Europe.‘

‘It is a small team with deep finance experience. Clients get an expert finance team and, in particular, partner-heavy service.‘

‘Laurence Rogers is very good at getting deals done and identifying real issues for client consideration rather than minor matters which do not warrant consideration.‘

‘Neville Wright reaches quick conclusions and gives clear advice about the real risks involved.‘

‘Laurence Rogers is really enthusiastic and has the advantage of having trained as property lawyer so can foresee any potential problems so they can be addressed up front.‘

‘A key strength of Ropes & Gray’s real estate finance team is its ability to advise on the full range of real estate financing techniques, including a highly sophisticated real estate structured finance and securitisation capability, as well as a strong borrower-side real estate finance practice to complement the high-quality private equity real estate offering.’

‘The Travers team is very professional, very commercial and does not waste time on minor points but will only raise significant issues.‘

‘Danny Peel is very professional in his approach, good fun to work with and takes a very pragmatic and commercial approach to most situations.‘

‘Travers real estate finance team is efficient, swift to respond and has good attention to detail. There is always a consistency with the team and partners that we work with.‘

‘Danny Peel has great attention to detail and always strives to get the best outcome possible for us. Danny is always very kind and easygoing whilst still being efficient and professional.‘

‘Blake Morgan provides a very efficient service, keeping the client fully updated at all stages of the case process.‘

‘Tony Coyne is always very professional, sharing his knowledge and experience in the real estate sector. He is always very approachable, easy to contact and nothing is too much trouble.‘

‘Blake Morgan offers good value for money – the team delivers quality advice for sensible fees.‘

‘Meera Jansen provides consistent, solid delivery of service.‘

‘I have been extremely impressed with the initiative taken by the team. They understand how the client wants to operate and can act independently and make pragmatic decisions on the client’s behalf.‘

‘The individuals within in the team are efficient, friendly and knowledgeable.‘

‘Druces stands out for its partner-led service, clear ownership and accountability on transactions, and speed of execution‘.

‘The team is hands-on, pragmatic and focused on execution‘.

‘Freeths offers strong partner and associate support.‘

‘The team stands out for its commercial acumen; it is relationship driven, very responsive and solution focused.‘

‘Richard Williams deserves praise for his availability, speed and accuracy of engagement.‘

‘Freeths has excellent service, is very timely on delivery of work and is a very competent team.‘

‘The team understands how we work and what is important to us, and therefore negotiates positions that we are comfortable with.’

‘The team is not only very knowledgeable and efficient but also incredibly responsive.‘

‘The access you have and the presence of Richard Williams on the transaction is second to none. He is always available and on top of all the aspects of the transaction.‘

‘The team has a pragmatic and commercial outlook to transactions. They have strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.‘

‘Hamlins LLP is unlike other law firms I have worked with in the last 20 years of my career. The team pays attention to detail with the patience to explain complicated aspects of the law to ensure the right decisions are taken. Client relationships are at the heart of Hamlins’ ability to offer the highest standard of client care. Difficult transactions are made that much easier by the common-sense and professional advice offered by the team‘.

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is more than just a lawyer; she offers sound advice, agility and dynamism across all aspects of corporate finance, real estate and banking. Her attitude is fresh and always positive. She is fiercely protective of her client’s commercial position whilst applying reason and common sense‘.

‘The unique thing about Hamlins is that it is not such a big firm that the working structure is too complex. I can reach out directly to a partner of the firm who knows the background of the case well and can provide suitable advice quickly‘.

‘The things which impress the most about Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood are her experience in property transactions and how easy it is to contact her for consultation. She has a strong team supporting her‘.

‘The team at Hamlins support your business as if it is their own‘.

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood oversees transactions with confidence and positivity, without creating issues with the other side‘.

‘Hamlins stands out for its professionalism, broad knowledge and personalised services. The team is very friendly, quick to respond and provides good quality advice‘.

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is focused, commercially oriented, available and down-to-earth. She will go out of her way to deliver before the set time whatever you throw at her. If there is anything she has not done before, she does her research and never fails to surprise you. She has an outstanding professional reputation and she is a great individual‘.

‘We know that we will receive an excellent level of service from Hamlins to ensure that our requirements are fully met within the timescales requested. In addition, the team is very helpful in providing ad hoc guidance‘.

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood has an excellent understanding of our requirements and is very proactive to ensure deadlines are met. Aselle is very approachable and will always make time to discuss any urgent matters that arise‘.

‘The team are a pleasure to work with and work very well together. This enables quality work with swift results‘.

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is great for property finance. She is very responsive, has a fantastic manner, and works through problems‘.

‘Hamlins always delivers a prompt, efficient and value-enhancing service‘.

‘The team ensures that all the key points are clearly presented and discussed in an efficient and clear manner. Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood assists in the process extremely well‘.

‘Maples Teesdale is a specialist real estate law firm which means that they are experts in that field.‘

‘Chen Ikeogu is knowledgeable, pragmatic and always provides clear and concise advice, even when dealing with complex matters. He is always responsive and reliable.‘

‘The team is very responsive and committed to delivering a high-quality service for clients.‘

‘Chen Ikeogu is a very proactive and hands-on partner.‘

‘Maples Teesdale is large enough to cover all the real estate issues and small enough to work together as a team.’

‘Rohan Campbell is not afraid to negotiate and efficient in ensuring compliance.‘

‘The team’s strength lies in its ability to pull in real estate expertise from many related areas, whether it be planning, construction, finance or pure property. Its financing expertise is broad, meaning that there are often proactive suggestions to ensure that we are always incorporating best practice.’

‘Rohan Campbell is extremely user friendly, with deep experience of the financial technical aspects, very pragmatic, and effective at execution.‘

‘The team is proactive, engaged, clearly identifies the key risks and offers an excellent interpretation of the issues.‘

‘Rohan Campbell is proactive and efficient – he is always on hand and willing to go the extra mile.‘

‘The team shows good attention to the details; it is knowledgeable and available, with good structuring experience of complex transactions and commercial understanding of property-related matters‘.

‘The individuals in the team are always available and willing to got the extra mile to close deals‘.

‘The team is very helpful, straightforward and responsive. They are knowledgeable and able to highlight and clearly explain the issues and suggest solutions with limited legal jargon. The team are easy to get a hold of and make themselves available at short notice‘.

‘The team is highly efficient and thorough‘.

‘Teacher Stern’s property finance team is a leader in its field, and is able to deal with complicated real estate funding for both lenders and borrowers. It excels at short-term lending‘.

‘Phil Berry brings decades of not only legal, but practical experience in property finance. His ability to give us clear and concise advice is the reason that we value him so highly‘.

‘The team is efficient and has a practical, no-nonsense approach.‘

‘Phil Berry is experienced and pragmatic – he is a seasoned lawyer who is also a deal maker‘.

‘They have very good teamwork, strong technical knowledge, and are very approachable, calm, and always willing to help‘.

‘The team at Wedlake Bell is very friendly, with an understanding of the complexities of listed prime residential developments in London‘.

‘The team is very experienced and always looking to protect our position. They are calm under pressure, proactive and pragmatic‘.

‘At Wedlake Bell, a very capable group of individuals are brought together to provide the best possible service to clients‘.

‘Hilary Platt is very knowledgeable and able to explain complex issues in layman’s terms. She has the client’s best interests at heart but knows when further challenge would not be productive‘.

‘Ronald Fletcher Baker provides very fast responses – the team is always available and makes sure the transaction proceeds to its conclusion in a very timely manner‘.

‘It is a large and experienced practice, able to deal with complex portfolio refinances. They are geared up to deal with tricky transactions and are always responsive‘.

‘Sarah Hung is extremely practical‘.

‘John O’Callaghan makes sure that deals go through‘.

‘Ronald Fletcher Baker has extensive experience in real estate-related transactions. It is a dedicated team with focus on timely delivery‘.

‘Simon Lawrence is dependable and delivers on time‘.

‘The firm has great strength in depth and an expertise in finance. They are the best in the field‘.

‘Simon Lawrence’s 20 years’ experience means he makes complicated transactions go quickly. He knows how to act for offshore clients‘.

‘John O’Callaghan knows how to mobilise large teams of solicitors for highly complex matters‘.

‘The team stands out for its service levels, communication and getting the job done‘.

‘The firm has someone for everything. The service is always exceptional‘.

‘Rosling King is an extremely efficient and friendly firm. The team goes above and beyond and always endeavours to find a solution rather than present the client with a problem‘.

‘The partners at the firm are approachable and friendly. In addition, they are always contactable and up to speed with every case. They have the ability to talk legal in a way the client understands. They act with integrity and professionalism at all times whilst making you feel at ease‘.

‘The Rosling King team is technically extremely knowledgeable with an equally impressive work ethic. Its expertise in the field of property law is unparalleled, which makes it the “go-to” firm for any complex transaction‘.

‘Simon Geoghegan leads the client technically and diligently‘.

‘The team is always very polite and very willing to discuss any issues‘.

‘The individuals are always available, which in a law firm is hugely beneficial.  Beyond that they are always willing to help and provide various options‘.

‘The Rosling King team is friendly, efficient and extremely professional‘.

‘Out of all the law firms I have used, I can say that Rosling King stands out as being by far the best in terms of service, accessibility and professionalism‘.

‘The team is knowledgeable, pragmatic and adds value‘.

‘Rosling King provide a seamless, first-rate service to clients and consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise on all matters relating to residential, commercial and development finance transactions‘.

‘Rosling King’s partners proactively engage with their clients, and have an excellent communication line throughout the team‘.

‘Rosling King provides an excellent personalised service, which is tailored to our needs. The team is commercial, pragmatic and makes the effort to get under the skin of our structure to understand [how] to best achieve the outcome we are working towards‘.

‘Working with Simon Geoghegan is very reassuring. His knowledge of the London real estate market is excellent‘.

‘The firm takes a very holistic approach to property due diligence in that it is able to provide simple explanations of complex transactions‘.

‘The practice demonstrates an exceptional understanding of property law. Issues are identified at an early stage of the process and the team’s pragmatic and commercial approach assists with meeting deadlines in a timely manner‘.

‘The quality of the service is very high, with excellent attention to detail, and matters are addressed very promptly‘.

‘The team is technically astute and really understands the client’s needs and business. They are extremely personable people to do business with and very responsive‘.

‘James Walton is keen to help, very practical and experienced‘.

‘The team is always available and visible, and very efficient and prompt with replies and communication updates‘.

‘I have dealt with James Walton and Simon Geoghegan for over 20 years. That should speak volumes of the quality of their work and the highest regard I have for them and the firm‘.

‘We enjoy working with Rosling King because we feel that we receive an excellent service on a par with many leading City law firms, but with a much more personable approach and greater level of consistency. We have found Rosling King to have excellent attention to detail and to provide clear, practicable advice‘.

‘Rosling King has a passionate team of real estate professionals, with a wealth of knowledge and experience across sectors of finance and commercial property‘.

‘The individuals are approachable, commercial and fully understanding of their client’s requirements. A personal approach allows easy interaction and quick turnaround‘.

‘Simon Geoghegan stands out for his commitment and dedication‘.

‘Within the mid-market practices, Rosling King is definitely the most prominent for offering first-class service from knowledgeable solicitors‘.

‘Thomson Snell & Passmore takes a direct, no-nonsense and business-like approach to all matters, supported by professional expertise. The service is timely and well delivered‘.

‘Richard Ellard and his team are attentive and engaged in the whole process – they act is if these were their own transactions‘.

‘All of the team members are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and professional. They understand our requirements and explain things in a language we can understand. Matthew Grogan displays all these qualities – it is a pleasure working with him‘.