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‘A market-leading firm. They work on the biggest and most complex transactions and provide excellent and user-friendly advice.’

‘They are commercial in their approach and are always very responsive.’

‘Mark Manson-Bahr is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, with a deep understanding of the law and the relevant issues. He is also very commercially minded.’

‘The team provides excellent legal advice and a responsive service, with the breadth and depth to execute complex deals in challenging timeframes with no compromise in service.’

‘Mark Manson-Bahr is my go-to lawyer for technically excellent advice which always takes into account the commercial reality and practical considerations.’

‘Top-notch legal professionals who provide practical advice. Forward-thinking and business-minded. Paul Flanagan, David Oppenheimer and Peter Mailer are all outstanding.’

‘A strong cross-border and European practice. CC are the firm we always use when we are going into a new jurisdiction.’

‘Alistair McGillivray is super bright, and great in special situations/non-standard work.’

‘Barry O’Shea is a total professional – very clear, easy to deal with and generally provides a slick service.’

‘Barry O’Shea is my go-to partner. The full team trusts him implicitly and values his experience and judgement. Great attitude, never met an opposing lawyer that Barry couldn’t get along with to get the deal done smoothly, and in fact many competitors speak very highly of him.’

‘A friendly and commercially aware team that provide excellent service in all respects for complex and challenging transactions.’

‘Barry O’Shea can be relied upon to work constructively and with a commercial focus on all types of complex transactions, no matter how challenging the circumstances.’

‘Best in class for complex and cross-border deals where the team’s intellectual horsepower and weight of bodies ensure deals get over the line in the most practical way.’

‘Andrew Carnegie is peerless. Andrew has been the standout heavyweight in this sector for more than 20 years. No one has been so consistently the dominant force, at the top of their game, as Andrew has for so long. He has been the ever-present market leader.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard’s team consistently demonstrate very strong commercial awareness, ensuring that they deliver practical, market-friendly advice to their clients as well as exceptional legal expertise.’

‘They proactively manage the transaction to deliver a highly efficient process, resulting in satisfied parties on all sides.’

‘Zoe Maurer is extremely responsive, pragmatic and offers innovative solutions to cut through key outstanding points.’

‘Zoe Maurer is hugely experienced and brings a real presence of authority to discussions when needed.’

‘Ruth Harris takes a direct and hands-on approach. The office network allows for leveraging of knowledge as well as delivering a consistent product across jurisdictions.’

‘Ruth Harris is engaging and tenacious. Keen to deliver value by being cognisant of the client’s internal objectives whilst offering value-add through market knowledge and expert know-how.’

‘They are the most responsive team we have ever worked with. They get deals done and treat you like you are the only client they are currently working for.’

‘Extremely responsive to client needs. Proactive engagement and ability to think around the commercial and legal implications.’

‘Ruth Harris is outstanding, personable and technically excellent. She offers leadership.’

‘Jessica Jenner is a pleasure to work with.’

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

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

‘Jane Allan is a very solid lawyer who leads transactions effectively and takes ownership of all key issues.’

‘Very practical and commercial advice. They work on a number of complex transactions including construction financing and some specific sub-sectors such as student housing.’

‘Andrew Flemming is excellent. Very practical and easy to deal with. He understands the market and his client’s requirements and gets the job done.’

‘Straightforward and easy to work with. Strong understanding of the commercial drivers of deals.’

‘A hugely capable team with a depth of knowledge and experience that is second to none.’

‘Andrew Flemming is outstanding and an absolute pleasure to work with. He always takes time to really understand all aspects of a transaction including commercial points, has the keenest eye for detail and is an excellent negotiator.’

‘They provide very practical advice on complex matters and are able to push transactions forward and manage the workload efficiently. They are a very enjoyable team to work with.’

‘Phil Gore is excellent. He is very knowledgeable, and provides concise and sensible advice which is easy to understand. He is able to provide recommendations and is always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Very commercially focused. Has the ability and resources to take on large, complex transactions with a deep bench when needed. Clear advice given.’

‘Scott Simpson is sensible and commercial. Good at maintaining the relationship with the other side of the transaction. Offers clear advice.’

‘We relied on structuring advice from Scott Simpson, who was advising our property lender. Scott was very knowledgeable and proved very able at running large conference calls with all the parties involved as well.’

‘Steve Smith is fantastic – he gets quickly to what you really care about and finds the path forward that all parties can live with.’

‘The team is extremely hard working and always demonstrate a balance of technical and commercial overlay skills that are second to none.’

‘Linklaters is my preferred law firm to instruct on all real estate finance transactions. Scott Simpson and his team of exceptional associates are a delight to work with and take a commercial and pragmatic approach whilst having a strong focus on attention to detail.’

‘Very attentive to and understanding of complex financial issues and how this is reflected in drafting.’

‘Andrew Hepner is very quick to understand the commercial and financial moving parts of construction debt facilities.’

‘It is a very well-structured team with roles clearly defined. Information is passed on swiftly and every question is answered. The team is very professional, pragmatic, business-minded, diligent, responsive, always on top of things, very commercial and solution-driven.’

‘Andrew Hepner is a great leader, negotiator and communicator; understands the client’s business very well; has excellent judgement; finds real solutions and is pragmatic; and has great people skills.’

‘Very commercial lawyers who understand what the client wants. Very clear and comprehensive instructions when there’s action needed, and very organised: all executions are delivered with clear instructions and delivered in one go (provided the deal timeline is not too tight), avoiding confusion.’

‘The MB property finance team provides a one-stop-shop experience. It not only handles the debt financing-related documents but can utilise MB’s in-house resources to take care of corporate due diligence, structure and tax-related legal matters, helping the client to focus and streamline the professional cost as much as possible.’

‘Andrew Hepner and his team provided speedy and professional responses to iron out the difficulties of the process effectively and efficiently.’

‘Partners are always available. Associates are also always in a position to assist.’

‘All staff I have encountered have good technical knowledge and are happy to engage with lawyers on the other side in a sensible, practical way.’

‘Justin Jowitt and Usman Khan both have a detailed understanding of what I want in the way of assistance and guidance. Because of this, they are able and willing to liaise directly with the other side’s lawyers, which saves time and delivers positive outcomes for all parties.’

‘They provide advice to me which is always considered and commercial.’

‘The Paul Hastings real estate finance team are a very strong group. They are attentive, commercial and extremely efficient in running financing processes from start to finish.’

‘They work with their industry peers in a very collaborative manner which more often than not results in a good experience for both lender and borrower.’

‘Justin Jowitt is a very astute, hardworking and well-liked individual within his partner peer group in the industry.’

‘Justin is fair and commercial. He takes a hands-on role on all his deals, which gives us the benefit of having dedicated and consistent partner oversight on all transactions.’

‘A motivated team with a strong skill set and continuity of partners and associates, enabling us to build strong long-term relationships with Taylor Wessing as a valued business partner.’

‘Depth and breadth of the team strengths is excellent.’

‘The practice is well placed in multiple locations, which lends itself to expertise in cross-jurisdictional transactions.’

‘Good knowledge all round and able to explain complex matters clearly. Friendly, approachable and helpful, with the knowledge and experience to deliver and ability to network internally and globally.’

‘Commercial approach to things, good team spirit, very good communication, clear responsibilities.’

‘Toby Barker is calm, focused, professional, always available, commercially minded, and has the expertise required to work for us.’

‘A very good international network which makes work on cross-border portfolios very efficient.’

‘Partners are always available for calls and advice. Advice is clear and commercial. Partners always seek to establish good working relationships with the other parties’ lawyers.’

‘Chris Chan understands what I want from a commercial real estate lawyer. He is personable, charming, friendly and unflappable. He delivers our points of view in a calm manner which usually leads to positive outcomes for all parties.’

‘Whenever I have worked with DLA they have been very professional, clear and efficient. Chris Chan in particular has been a great team member to work with. He is very clear about what needs to happen and keeps us informed on how documentation is progressing, which is very helpful.’

‘Solid team with good experience in the sector. Helpful and responsive. Chris Chan is responsive and personable with a good team behind him. Strong practice with multiple disciplines.’

‘Toby Barker is really good and provides firm advice.’

‘The team were extremely responsive and easy to get hold of. I found explanations of any issues concise and to the point, which can sometimes not be the case.’

‘I would say the quality of communication stood out and the quality of work is also good. The partner we dealt with, Chris Chan, was always available to discuss issues and always had time to talk through the deal.’

‘The Jones Day property finance team is one of the best legal teams I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. The team has an immense knowledge base and is exceptional at providing legal advice, with a great emphasis on the commercial side of things, making it easier to do deals with all of the right legal backing.’

‘The team is excellent across the spectrum and especially knowledgeable around transitional real estate and development finance. The individuals on the team all uphold the highest levels of professionalism, are easy to deal with and always very accessible.’

‘They are all great at boiling down legal nuances into commercial lingo to make it easy for a lender to make the right decisions when negotiating a deal or evaluating a new one. ‘

‘Andy Barker is a pleasure to work with. Good practical advice on a variety of real estate finance transactions in different sectors. Can analyse complex issues and provide practical advice and recommendations.’

‘Andrew Barker is very good. He is knowledgeable and understands the sector very well.’

‘Andrew Barker has a very clear and concise way of presenting complicated constructs.’

‘Able to deal with the most complex situation and to break it down simply to enable clients to take good decisions.’

‘Very good judgement and thoughtful advice. Excellent from a technical perspective. Always willing to go the extra mile to deliver. Very enjoyable to work with and able to work seamlessly with other practices at the firm, including corporate and restructuring.’

‘Jonathan Birks stands out as able to handle the most complex deal and to see through complexity to give very well-thought-through advice. He is definitely an exceptional strategic thinker. He also has great commercial judgement, which is helpful in achieving the desired goal. He is also able to build strong relationships with counterparties on deals and to be influential to drive outcomes.’

‘A very good team in property finance – the best we have worked with. Jonny Birks is an excellent lawyer with extremely impressive capabilities in providing real estate finance services. He was extremely knowledgeable and constructive throughout the process.’

‘Excellent execution capabilities. Jonathan Birks is an extremely bright, creative and collaborative lawyer.’

‘Kirkland & Ellis has a great real estate finance team. In particular, the partners are very impressive as they tend to take full ownership of the projects they work on. In addition, not only do they help out with the task at hand, they also genuinely try to think ahead and try to add value beyond the initial instruction.’

‘Jonathan Birks stands out in my opinion. He is extremely responsive and committed to the projects he works on. He will always ensure there is sufficient follow up, and he really works with the the investor to think how to prevent future issues and add value.’

‘This practice is differentiated by the breadth and depth of the experience of the team, particularly Jonathan Birks and Kazik Michalski. They work with many of the leading sponsors and lenders in the market, so they know the terms that leading borrowers should be getting.’

‘They have great commercial judgement and know how to get deals done. Jonathan Birks and Kazik Michalski are both fantastic. Extremely responsive, technically sound, and very commercial. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.’

‘When we have dealt with Macfarlanes, they have been responsive and a pleasure to deal with. They offer strong advice, taking sensible views when required.’

‘Strong connection and good coordination between the various real estate teams (ie property, property finance, construction, tax, etc). Colin Morgan has been great to deal with, working well with the various teams.’

‘The right level of engagement, knowing when to lead and when to leave it to their strong line-up of associates. Responsive and fun to deal with. Really strong team, well diversified.’

‘Clear and concise and very easy to deal with. Strength in depth in a partner-led team. Always calm, composed and always able to give clear, technical advice in the context of the commercial position.’

‘Colin Morgan is unflappable and always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Great partner engagement and appropriate staffing at all levels made the process cost efficient. The advice received was pragmatic and commercial. Exceptionally responsive. Sarah Cullen stands out.’

‘Strong real estate finance knowledge and practice. Trusted and efficient in time-sensitive deals and have exceeded expectations.’

‘Sarah Cullen is highly involved as a partner in the transactions, providing client support and deal oversight. She is very approachable and available to address issues, and she works quickly to advise on the best solutions. She has client strategy at the forefront of her thinking.’

‘Sarah Cullen and her team are excellent. Sarah is very calm, pragmatic and extremely knowledgable.’

‘Excellent team who provide sensible advice on transactions. They have a very can-do attitude and understand their clients’ needs and requirements. They are also very sensible around fees.’

‘James Linforth is very good. Very easy to work with and always on top of the transactions. There is an excellent liaison between associates and partners and also between the finance and property teams.’

‘James Linforth is a joy to work with, always providing a friendly approach, appreciative of issues that may face both borrower and lender, and with practical solutions.’

‘The team always work well with the other side, and are always willing to make themselves available for us. Fees are sensible. ‘

‘Good value for money. Very approachable and understand how we work, including how particular individuals work. Jon Proctor does a good job for us.’

‘No-nonsense approach to servicing the needs of the client.’

‘Vicky Landsbert is extremely accomplished, highly technical and user friendly.’

‘Sudhir Nair and Victora Landsbert are very diligent, detail-oriented and prompt at meeting all deadlines.’

‘The team show enthusiasm and demonstrate the ability to handle a range of real estate finance matters in a timely and efficient manner.’

‘Phil Abbott is an experienced real estate finance partner with good technical and commercial knowledge, who is approachable and pleasant to work with.’

‘Excellent teamwork between the banking and real estate teams. Committed to getting the deals done.’

‘Market-leading turnaround and speed of response. Phil Abbot is highly competent and experienced with strong technical knowledge, especially on complex issues.’

‘We work with Phil Abbott, who is one of the big names in the real estate finance market and knows all the players.’

‘Client service is brilliant and they always perform to our tight deadlines. They are an extremely friendly team who are willing to work collaboratively and support us in finding unique resolutions to issues we experience. They are always at the end of a phone and willing to help. ‘

‘Phil Abbott takes an extremely tailored and personal approach to matters.’

‘Fladgate stand out as the go-to firm for providing an efficient, friendly and robust service across all disciplines, with expert lawyers providing specialist advice across all real estate sectors.’

‘Kim McMurray is a highly experienced lawyer. I highly value her experience, excellent client service and strong ethical and moral compass.’

‘Kim always approaches each transaction with a commercial head on and is invaluable in cutting through the noise to get deals done in an efficient manner.’

‘The team understand what working with a client means. It is a partnership and they work alongside us to ensure transactions run smoothly. The quality of legal advice is first class but what sets them apart is the way they communicate with us and with their counterparts.’

‘There are some high-quality individuals within the team but the key is that they work as a team, which is essential. Daniel Polden, especially, is a superb lawyer but what makes him stand out within the industry is that he takes a highly commercial and entrepreneurial approach both to his legal advice and to his relationships. This means from a deal point of view often it is Daniel’s creative approach that helps navigate through tricky roadblocks; from a relationship point of view, Daniel will see connections and effect them, bringing an enormous amount of additional value to our team.’

‘Responsive and commercial. A fantastic understanding of the repercussions of various clauses within loan documents and how they translate into potential risks for the client, and more importantly whether it is something worth spending time debating.’

‘Strong market knowledge. They work on complex transactions and they have a great network. Their partners are very good and their associates are top quality so you get consistent high-quality work and attention to detail.’

‘I think the one thing that sets them apart is that they do a lot of borrower work as well, so when acting for the lender they tend to deliver the tough messages in a way that borrowers understand.’

‘Jeremy Trinder is very commercial and has a wealth of experience.’

‘The practice is led by a technically excellent, affable and practical partner in Jeremy Trinder. There is no issue too big or small that he won’t help with. Resources are appropriately allocated and timelines are managed properly. Communications are quick and clear.’

‘The practice majors in complex, high-value financing transactions with an international bias. Laurence Rogers is a market-leading specialist with an insightful knowledge of the real estate finance sector.’

‘On large portfolio financings, Laurence Rogers demonstrates an unrivalled command of the points in issue and delivers results time after time. A strong and loyal team.’

‘Commercial and efficient. Very partner-led service.’

‘Laurence Rogers is clear and commercial in his approach and very available.’

‘The firm offers a multi-disciplinary but integrated team. The team are very professional and experienced, and this comes across in their efficiency and confidence to deal pragmatically with the challenges faced in transactions.’

‘The teams are very cohesive, and it is clear they do not work in silos. Whilst (in my case) the finance partner will take the lead, the supporting teams (property etc.) take responsibility for their own output and will liaise with you directly should there be issues, rather than routing it through other partners.’

‘Knowledgeable, experienced input with a very proactive attitude. More than happy to provide pro bono advice (very helpful to the intermediary world) and support clients throughout the entire deal process. Competitive quotes given the standard of service received.’

‘The joined-up approach of the firm also enables expertise from different areas to add value to the transaction process.’

‘Knowledge, professionalism and engagement. Andrew Petersen stands out.’

‘There is an excellent breadth of experience within the team, with good lawyers at appropriate levels. Their market knowledge is excellent, with an impressive ability to turn to all matters in the finance space.’

‘Excellent market knowledge, flexibility, and drive to get deals across the line.’

‘It’s the balance of skill, experience and partner oversight that makes the team special. You know you are in safe hands.’

James Spencer and Andrew Peterson are amongst the best real estate lawyers I have worked with. They are experienced and know how to get the deal done.’

‘In all situations I have been able to get very senior partner level time on any issues that I’ve found to be important to the deal at hand.’

‘Richard Leeming and Paul Browne give clear, informed and dexterous advice on issues based upon a great depth of experience with a commercial perspective.’

‘Their collaborative and solution-focused attitude comes through strongly.’

‘All members of the team are very responsive and approachable.’

‘The team are very coordinated in their approach and seek the best solution for the client. Their capacity to listen to and address client concerns is impeccable.’

‘Jon Bond is a very logical and methodical lawyer. His ability to problem-solve is excellent. His willingness to go to extra lengths to find a solution which is advantageous for the client is why we do not look elsewhere. They are quick to respond and diligent in highlighting points that need to be addressed.’

‘They provide comprehensive advice and get to the crux of the matter. They work efficiently and are excellent value for money.’

‘No matter is too small and they give their time willingly whenever a favour or quick sanity check call is required. The team have in-depth knowledge of the lending market and terms being offered.’

‘Chris Lenton and his team provide a friendly and efficient service. Always available to deal with funding proposals urgently and provide a detailed overview of terms being offered, with easy-to-understand explanations.’

‘Strength in depth across every member regardless of discipline or level of seniority, quick and effective responses to issues, proactive in seeking out innovative opportunities to advance negotiations.’

‘Deep knowledge of the current market issues which surround the legal framework, energetic and pragmatic application of key legal positions, flexible approach to problem solving.’

‘Farrer & Co. have an intimate working knowledge of our business and its operations, allowing the firm to provide transactional support with full knowledge of our systems, processes and requirements.’

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

‘Farrer is a large enough firm that they can cover a great number of legal aspects and they have a simple approach to being able to connect with different partners via our main contact. Highly experienced individuals and teams that work well together.’

‘They are all highly experienced in their fields. We have a very good relationship which has been built up over a number of years. They provide the time and insight into any question, small or large.’

‘A well-organised practice with talented individuals. The team I work with are very knowledgeable and approachable with great attention to detail. The team are adaptable to change which, especially in the current environment, is a great skill to allow transactions to continue to run without interruption.’

‘The team are well regarded by myself and my colleagues. We trust them to offer sensible advice and provide practical solutions when required.’

‘They put the client’s interests first and are an asset to the firm they work for. I enjoy working with them.’

‘Excellent attention to detail. Marc Glancy is extremely approachable and exhibited first-class knowledge whilst being able to explain complicated matters in an understandable manner.’

‘Richard Williams is an extremely capable real estate finance partner. He has very good knowledge of all aspects of the specialism and is very client friendly. We retained him on a difficult matter and he was very impressive.’

‘Personal attention from a partner is always very good and they are always very considered in their thoughts.’

‘Partha Pal is very responsive and has a great work ethic to find solutions to problems that may arise.’

‘They are approachable and will go out of their way to provide the requested advice and counsel.’

‘Partha Pal is honestly like no one I have ever worked with – he has a brilliantly logical and commercial mind, and his previous experience as a barrister really shines through from an analytical perspective. He is always personally available and although his team are extremely experienced and fantastic, it is nice to know you can always pick up the phone to him.’

‘The firm offers a complete range of services, has strength in numbers and is able to respond seamlessly to urgent or changing deadlines. This means that all services can be provided under one umbrella.’

‘They stand out for the ability of staff to make you feel at ease, provide a professional approach, and give sound, realistic and appropriate advice and not say what you want to hear.’

‘Partners that make a real difference include Eddie O’Hanrahan on the finance side. I am impressed with the integration across the firm and their ability to work as a team. Delegation appears to be a strong point in the firm’s culture that helps facilitate the right match between the adviser and the client’s brief.’

‘An excellent understanding of the client’s business drivers and a deeply pragmatic approach to delivering solutions. Trowers are particularly good at providing solutions to legal obstacles rather than just focusing on the risks associated with a transaction or agreement.’

‘Their advice is consistent, relevant and provides us with added value on what is the best commercial practice.’

‘Imogen Fisher is the main lead on funding agreements and is very helpful and professional.’

‘I find them positive and proactive in their approach, service and efficiency.’

‘The standout individual for me is Tony Coyne. He is excellent.’

‘The Blake Morgan property finance team combines individuals across the banking, property and construction teams to deliver a seamless and joined-up approach to property finance. The firm offers us a great service, whilst also providing value.’

‘A can-do attitude and friendly and commercial approach means that it is a pleasure to work with the team.’

‘The practice has a broad range of legal expertise. Suzanne Middleton Lindsley is a superb lawyer, very approachable and very knowledgeable. A pleasure to work with.’

‘The firm kept us updated throughout the transaction, looked for solutions to problems and clearly explained any legal issues. We worked closely with Suzanne Middleton who was excellent. She was very pragmatic but clearly advised on the legal risks to help us make commercial decisions.’

‘The team are commercial, knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘They have the full breadth of experience across the whole sector. They do not come across as a large corporate entity at all and it feels more like a family office type of environment where you are treated as an individual throughout.’

‘Stephen Brower is one of the most knowledgeable and approachable lawyers I know. He always has time for you and gets the balance between detailed paperwork and practicality right. He treats each case individually but is not afraid to negotiate strongly, where needed.’

‘Excellent, effective service overall. They are very approachable, which enabled a rapport to be immediately established with the team and all key parties. All the commercial elements of the matter were clearly understood and dealt with on a no-nonsense basis. I would not hesitate to use them on other transactions or recommend their services. ‘

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is a pleasure to deal with. Very practical in approach and detailed in nature. Positive and focused in co-ordinating negotiations between parties. Always available.’

‘They are very diligent and respond quickly to issues. They think commercially and do not just tick boxes.’

‘They have a strong grasp of the law, which enables them to make firm decisions and not just cover themselves.’

‘An impressive team. They provide exceptional service in a friendly manner, quickly and confidently.’

‘I highly recommend Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood. However difficult a task you give to her, she will deliver and will guide you throughout the process. Even if you throw at her things beyond her expertise, she will never say no. She will study it, become expert and still help you to the best of her abilities. Aselle is a rounded professional, constantly evolving to provide you with best service and advice.’

‘The team has good organisational skills and a proactive attitude. When an issue arises, I also find them to be attentive and very pragmatic. I base my judgement upon the availability, commerciality and strength of the team as a whole. This counts for small residential transactions right through to larger commercial deals.’

‘The Howard Kennedy property finance team delivers a responsive, cost-effective and commercially focused service to us. I understand clearly the client pressures that are placed on lawyers and law firms and Howard Kennedy are able to deal with those most effectively.’

‘The firm has provided us with commercially driven, clear and appropriate advice on a wide range of high-value, highly complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.’

‘I believe that the firm understands how clients want and need to get from the start to the end of transactions efficiently and smoothly, dealing with all issues in a calm, speedy and cost-effective manner.’

‘Nada Jarnaz is pragmatic, easy to deal with, extremely responsive and very practical. She is diligent, commercial and very user-friendly. Nada is simply a very good lawyer who is also extremely knowledgeable and does not get bogged down in minutiae.’

‘Katten have a strong commercial awareness that means they deal equally effectively with bread and butter loans as well as the most complex transactions. They are proactive and responsive as well as pragmatic. They do all that is needed and frequently more to deliver the deal on time.’

‘Kumar Tewari is a partner who leads from the front. He is very responsive, always pragmatic and really strong on solving legal problems for commercial and real estate loans. His team are immensely well organised, hardworking and productive, with a high level of service and delivery.’

‘The team has strength in depth, with a lot of experienced people who are able to assist. Our main contact is Kumar Tewari who is always looking to assist our team wherever possible. He is keen to ensure that the service provided by his team is second to none and always strives to go the extra mile.’

‘A professional team whose practice is solely focused on the real estate market in which we operate. It is a leading firm that is up to date with the current, fast-paced real estate environment. The team act quickly, are always available and provide commercial and legal due diligence to a very high standard.’

‘They always deliver on both astute legal advice and quick turnaround times. Their judgement in the sector is second to none. They are always on call and protect my position. They are very experienced, practical and excellent communicators.’

Maples Teesdale LLP are a commercially minded practice. They offer solutions-based advice and always take a balanced approach.’

‘Chen Ikeogu is a diligent and commercially minded partner. He is always available and offers sound advice.’

‘They are very knowledgeable, with an extensive range of expertise. They are able to turn around excellent work within short timeframes, which is invaluable. One can rely on their advice and, moreover, they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘A very experienced team that provides very good quality of service.’

‘Liz Sweeney is very experienced and good to deal with.’

‘The real estate finance team is a pleasure to deal with. They are professional, efficient, practical and always available to their clients.’

‘Phil Berry has years of experience, making him the type of lawyer you always want in your corner. Claire Gibson is pragmatic, commercial and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘A smaller, partner-led team which I found to be very commercial, pragmatic and practical. They do very well with their property-heavy and landed estate caseload.’

‘Adam Chamberlain is outstanding. He has a very steady hand on the tiller and is utterly unflappable.’

‘Their broad experience across multiple sectors, added to their detailed knowledge and experience in real estate and property finance, makes them invaluable and unique.’

‘Adam Chamberlain has deep knowledge of his field, an accurate, broad view and experience in property and finance. He does not hesitate to spend the right time on the right matter until we have the right answers, and he has directed the process to the desired result.’

‘The real estate finance team is knowledgeable, pragmatic and efficient.’

‘Duncan Hubbard is very client focused. He provides the level of transaction partnership and leadership that clients need on large and complex transactions, but which can sometimes be hard to find.’

‘The team at Glovers are a joy to deal with. They are professional in their approach and offer guidance at every step of the transaction.’

‘Darran Smith is easy to deal with and explains everything, whether it is negotiating the most complex point or dealing with a simple security release.’

‘The client relationship and ability to cut through the jargon and take a commercial approach is what differentiates them from others. Although we deal primarily with Liza Lam-Kee, we know that there is a depth of knowledge within the firm.’

‘The team have developed a niche within the real estate and property finance space and their client list in that particular sector demonstrates that they are well regarded.’

‘Liza Lam-Kee is  both approachable and knowledgeable. She understands our needs and is able to focus on the things that really matter to us. Her ability to present multiple possible solutions to any given problem also provides added confidence.’

‘Glovers provides an excellent personal service, and the team give solid legal advice ensuring our interests are protected at all times, whilst maintaining a sensible level of commerciality.’

‘Darran Smith has always provided an excellent service and at times needed to deliver within challenging timescales. A small but effective team. Prompt responses.’

‘Darran Smith is very patient and prompt. He has good command over real estate finance matters and is a delight to work with. Great communication throughout each transaction. Swift execution and attention to detail.’

‘Philip Mundy always provides seamless advice. He has managed a large number of transactions for us and always delivers on time.’

‘Excellent commercial advice, quick response times, cost effective. They always go the extra mile to ensure good outcomes for their clients and are very thorough and diligent.’

‘A very capable and experienced team in all aspects of real estate, real estate financing and construction.’

‘A close-knit team that works together to solve problems and deliver for clients. They know their clients inside and out and are well led by Annalie Croney. They are commercial in their approach and don’t engage in intellectual point-scoring.’

‘They stand out for their knowledge and diligence, and seem to be available almost 24/7. We love working with Annalie Croney; she builds great relationships with both us and the opposing counsel to ensure deals progress.’

‘The team customise their advice to the exact needs of the client.’

‘The standout partner is Annalie Croney. All the individuals in the team are receptive to any issues that arise during a transaction and seek to work around the issues to the client’s satisfaction.’

“In any business a can-do attitude is paramount. With this firm the service is first class, the communication is excellent, the approach is great, and clients appreciate the easy way of doing business.’

‘Paul Cain is an excellent solicitor.’

‘The team at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP have a strong reputation in the industry for being able to deal with high-value, multi-property finance deals which often have an offshore element.’

‘Simon Lawrence is a master of his craft. Simon has the experience and expertise to get deals completed. His knowledge of the finance industry is second to none. It is no surprise to me that he had developed a reputation as a go-to man in the industry.’

‘Sarah Hung has a wealth of experience in commercial property.’

‘Paul Cain is excellent and has developed a reputation for acting on behalf of high-profile clients.’

‘The firm is very well known for the quality of its commercial property work and the service it offers its clients. It is able to offer a particularly strong team and a wraparound service for finance. They act for a number of banks and are on a number of panels. They are a good choice for serious portfolio refinances and very familiar with the process.’

‘Superb customer service, clear understanding of requirements, helpful and disciplined in their approach. Can think of out-of-the-box solutions and are focused on delivery.’

‘Very personable and relationship focused. Hardworking and understanding.’

‘They are readily available to assist and they are very practical and proactive in their approach. Their general demeanour is hugely beneficial in allowing matters to be resolved on a commercially viable basis. Great depth of knowledge and expertise which inevitably delivers a quality service for their clients.’

‘Always visible and easy to contact. Very efficient in returning calls and acting and delivering upon testing deadlines. Adopt a common-sense approach when possible, and show a breadth of view if the situation or scenario dictates.’

‘Everyone is treated well, and the fact that we regularly liaise with the senior/equity partners speaks volumes.’

‘They have always provided us with an excellent service throughout the years. All those involved in our notably complex cases kept us regularly updated and demonstrated a profound understanding and professionalism throughout.’

‘I cannot praise enough the five-star service received. The lawyers are very clever and hardworking. They are suitable aggressive when appropriate but more measured when that is in the commercial interests of the clients.’

‘Communication is what sets the Rosling King team apart from other law firms that I have used. They are incredibly responsive and always do a great job of keeping the client abreast of their progress. To me this is the most important attribute that a professional services firm can have.’

‘Extremely pragmatic with a strong, can-do attitude.’

‘Shakespeare Martineau have a powerful niche in representing Islamic finance lenders.’

‘Mohammed Saqub gives good, practical advice on complex matters, particularly on Islamic finance.’

‘Very approachable and knowledgeable, and the property finance team sits within a wider real estate team which can be helpful. Ranjeev Kumar is clearly an expert in the field.’

‘Ranjeev Kumar is very helpful, constructive and commercial and takes a real interest in his clients.’

‘Efficient, cost conscious and good to deal with. Ranjeev Kumar is personable, very technical and keen to get the job done.’

‘Excellent in real estate financing for both commercial properties and residential properties, very involved, transparent billing.’

‘Ranjeev Kumar and his team act at an excellent pace and tempo and, having acted extensively for both borrowers and lenders, understand what is reasonable and what is not. They have what it takes in terms of character, expertise and tenacity to get the job done.’

‘Talented, amazingly client-centric, and a perfect fit for an entrepreneurial client who could like to seek legal counsel in difficult and complex situations.’

‘Ranjeev Kumar is an absolute warrior, with deep knowledge of banking, real estate and construction law, all in one individual. Ranjeev possesses what it takes to get multi-faceted complex deals over the line. ‘

‘Ranjeev Kumar is clearly an expert in the field; the firm also make a real effort to make introductions amongst their client base and share knowledge.’

‘A very good firm. The team I have worked with are knowledgeable and were keen to ensure the deal was completed in the desired timeframe. I would have no hesitation in using them again.’

‘They have a professional and commercial approach, ensuring transactions are completed in a timely and efficient manner.’

‘Nicola Giddens has very good experience. I have worked with Nicola for many years – one of the main reasons we went with WBD for a major deal last year was because Nicola had moved there.’

‘Charlie Reid is very experienced and knowledgeable.

‘Charlie Reid and Nicola Giddens both have a focus on making sure a transaction runs smoothly – they have a can-do attitude.’

‘Nicola Giddens’ commercial approach and availability to provide support is always greatly appreciated.’