‘The full service offering is very attractive.’

‘They can help you originate, repack, warehouse, repo or securitise and the different teams and jurisdictions work well together. Technically excellent.’

‘Impressive knowledgeable and strong team that produce good work product and are well informed with respect to the market.’

‘Andrew Carnegie is a seasoned partner with a wealth of experience. He can give you the steer you need on where the market is, was and where it should be.’

‘Laura Smallcombe has an amazing career ahead of her. She is technically excellent, organised and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Barry O’Shea is a go-to partner for every deal. He is commercial and solution-oriented, and transactions are truly in safe hands with him’

‘Emma Matebalavu is fantastic: she knows the market, the participants, has unparalleled legal skills and is also a lovely person.’

‘Ashurst’s Property Finance practise provides deep sector and technical knowledge, as well as a focus on the client’s needs and expectations. There is a focus on being able to reach the right person, provide the appropriate advice and collaborate across functions where appropriate.’

‘Well coordinated REF team including support functions. Very responsive and demonstrate good commercial nous with a broad range of sector experience.’

‘The real strength of the team lies with the quality of its two leading senior associates, Sarah Winter and Stuart Blacklock. They will move heaven and earth to deliver your trade and are able to draw on a wealth of knowledge in the sector.’

‘Stuart Blacklock is outstanding. A very technical lawyer with excellent commercial understanding. He is exceptional when it comes to complex matters and few in the market know the law as well as he does.’

‘Sarah Winter is exceptional at delivery; she will move mountains to meet deadlines.’

‘Sarah Watkinson is motivated and supplies crisp, cogent advice rooted in strong REF experience and supported by a cohesive team of associates and support functions to provide very responsive and commercial transaction support.’

‘Kate Davies is notable for being highly responsive, hard-working and delivering clear advice.’

‘Ruth Harris strikes a great balance between being commercial and ensuring the client’s interests remain adequately protected due to her extensive knowledge and experience of real estate financings. She also always remains very calm in negotiations and is able to defuse potentially fractious situations.’

‘BCLP’s technical knowledge and speed of execution is second to none.’

‘Great team who are pleasant to work with and always go the extra mile to get the job done.’

‘The team is phenomenal: it has been exceptionally responsive, capable, commercial minded and provided value-add services.’

‘Payam Yoseflavi and his team’s are always on hand to deal with queries and every financing secured has felt like a team collaboration rather than a contractual obligation.’

‘Naveen Vijh is a stand-out partner. Market leading in his experience and technical knowledge, but also it terms of the personality and tenacity he brings to all transactions.’

‘Payam Yoseflavi has been a great resource for intel and market knowledge. His subtle yet simple approach to problems allows us as the client to feel that he is always on top of any issues.’

‘Payam Yoseflavi is knowledgeable, professional, super-attentive, happy to provide his opinion and guidance, pragmatic and calm – a pleasure to work with.’

‘Claire Watson is a very experienced, capable, approachable and responsible finance lawyer. She is trust-worthy, always provides valuable advise, she drives the deal, and is always committed to getting the deal down in an organised fashion. Her response has always been accurate, concise and spot-on.’

‘One of the most talented real estate finance teams in the market offering the widest and deepest skill sets.’

‘Simply one of the best teams to work with.’

‘Andrew Flemming, an outstanding business partner, has a rare and instinctive talent for getting transactions done by understanding the commercial imperatives on all sides.’

‘Experience and sector wide knowledge is impressive, even in emerging market opportunities.’

‘Accessible, practical and knowledgeable team.’

‘Borrower-side sponsors and advisers like and respect their approach and style of engagement.’

‘Exceptional service – very commercial partners and quick turnaround.’

‘The team is efficient, professional, detail oriented, and customer-service oriented, with strong knowledge of the market.’

‘They tailor work to the client and are strong negotiators with commercial perspectives.’

‘Strong, smart, and commercially-minded team that works well with the firm’s wider teams in London (RE, Tax, corporate etc) and with their international offices in Europe. They are a young, vibrant, hard-working team who appreciate their clients needs and deliver efficiently and consistently on deals.’

‘Scott and Phil’s real estate finance team is one of the best in the market – technically excellent, commercially astute, their cross-border capabilities are excellent, as is their training of their junior team members – just excellent throughout. They are a go-to firm for complicated, cross-border transactions and for structured finance transactions.’

‘Really strong mezz finance team. Phil Gore and Scott Simpson are leaders in this field.’

‘Scott Simpson is absolutely the top of the market; he’s beyond technically excellent and very much the “in demand” lawyer of our time. If you have a complicated deal, you want Scott to be working on it – clients trust him implicitly.’

‘Scott Simpson is a fantastic lawyer and always a pleasure to deal with. He has great experience of acting on all levels of the debt stack and can switch hats very easily and knows the market. Scott focuses his clients on what is important and is not afraid to hunker down on points.’

‘Phil Gore has really grown into his partner shoes now and is technically good, commercially sensible and finds a way forward politely and fairly through the toughest negotiations.’

‘James Godfrey is incredibly commercial, his practice is diverse and his client base impressive. James always finds the right way to put his point across and he’s rapidly become a very trusted advisor.’

‘James Godfrey is a great associate – intelligent, commercial and hardworking with a great future ahead of him.’

‘Excellent team covering all aspects of real estate finance.’

‘They are particularly strong in taking loans from Asian banks.’

‘They are supported by various lawyers who are all very responsive and very good.’

‘The partners stay very involved and lead from the front.’

‘Chris Harvey and Andrew Hepner are a very good tag team, very hands on, and have a huge amount of experience in acting on large financings.’

‘Deep knowledge on senior mezzanine, A/B and loan to loan structures.’

‘The breadth and depth of expertise of the real estate finance practice at Paul Hastings is one of the best in London.’

‘The partnership works well together, collaborating at the right time to provide cohesive advice across the funding structure, from security, through regulatory and tax.’

‘Paul Hastings’ recognition of budget is an important relationship factor – the best advice is never cheap, but the team manages to stick to agreed figures and communicates clearly when this is not possible.’

‘Market leading property finance team, with a particular specialisation in structured finance and securitisation, in which field Miles Flynn remains one of the leading lights.’

‘Very strong technical abilities in the group, coupled with sensible pricing, means they are a go-to firms for real estate finance.’

‘Miles Flynn leads the team in every sense. He is exceptionally strong technically, completely unflappable and, most importantly, commercial with an innate instinct of knowing when and how to push points in a negotiations. He is front and centre on every engagement and completely accessible, 24/7.’

‘Miles Flynn and Christina Olliver provide a stand out service. Miles always brings a calm rigour to any negotiation and is particularly strong around complex matters that need a commercial head to find a way through.’

‘AG has a particular strength in collaborating well amongst different teams and offices within the firm. AG’s Finance team in London are excellent at managing transactions and liaising with local offices in the Middle East to provide a full transaction service.’

‘The Addleshaw team are able to work efficiently to minimise costs whilst they provide great service, advice and transaction management, enabling smooth transactions and happy borrowers and bank.’

‘The team are solid and know the market well. Very easy to interact with and very down to earth. The team made all the time for us that we needed and nothing was ever an issue.’

‘Excellent commercial awareness, striking just the right balance between commercial and legal considerations. Team works seamlessly with other departments within the firm (property, corporate etc).’

‘Zak Ikponmwosa has been an outstanding member of the REF team at AG – he is always available to provide sound and commercial advice under tight or short timeframes, yet he always delivers quality advice and help. Zak always goes the extra mile to assist.’

‘Sarah Egbu is a particularly good lawyer – her ability to provide guidance between both legal and commercial implications of deal negotiating points is highly valuable to us as a client.’

‘Zoe Maurer has excellent commercial awareness, striking just the right balance between commercial and legal considerations.’

‘Steve Mackie is calm, assured and an industry leader.’

‘Aparna Sehgal has a great eye for detail and is brilliant at helping to steer large and often challenging groups of parties towards agreement on the legal documentation.’

‘Elizabeth Le Vay is knowledgeable and reliable, and with Aparna, they make a very formidable team.’ 

‘Aparna and her team are a highly capable pair of hands that can be fully relied upon and trusted.’

‘Aparna Sehgal’s team at Dechert is very hands-on and commercial. She’s a very experienced lawyer, especially on complex asset-backed financings.’ 

‘Aparna Sehgal is a very proactive team player.’

‘Aparna Sehgal is very client focused and always works hard to ensure deadlines and expectations are met. She picks up issues quickly and distributes them across the relevant teams at Dechert very well.’

‘Strong collaboration with Finance colleagues ensures a joined up and efficient approach to negotiations. Team is joined up, easy to deal with and attentive when required.’

‘They provide solid advice at all levels and have an ability to pull in the experts from across the firm.’

‘The real estate finance team is strong with good partner level advice always available.’

‘Simon Tweedle has long been a go-to source of advice on any real estate finance matter; he is clear, commercial and responsive, as well as fun to work with.’

‘Simon Masri and team always deliver great advice, take a commercial approach, and offer innovative solutions where required. They can work to tight deadlines and deliver excellent value for money.’

‘Simon Masri is always available. He gave great support during all negotiations.’

‘Catherine Astruc is a calm pair of hands and has good sector knowledge.’

‘Simon Masri and James Irvine work closely together and joined up from a client perspective and it always feels like they have your back. They come up with practical, sensible advice.’

‘The DLA Property Finance Team’s commercial approach to issues based on their knowledge, skill and finesse make them among the best of real estate finance legal teams. The DLA team simplifies the process, focusses effort, does not waste time and gets the job done.’

‘Not only are DLA excellent lawyers, but they positively influence their clients’ businesses. The DLA team is always able to bring in their local experts to come in to help when appropriate. The DLA team is very business savvy and drives clients’ businesses forward by solving legal issues.’

‘Hands-on partner support from A to Z, coupled with outstanding communication and negotiation skills.’

‘An optimum balance of technical legal advice and commercial acumen. A broad and experienced team who are extremely responsive and diligent. On numerous occasions they have developed innovative solutions to complex issues on real estate finance transactions.’

‘Toby Barker is a stand-out partner, and stand-out associates include Natalie Thorne and Joey Pak.’

‘David Trott is the ultimate professional. His practical and commercial application from his knowledge of the law and his vast deal experience make him an asset to any transaction. He has a relaxed confidence and demeanour that allows him to face any situation or individual with grace and ease.’

‘Toby Barker is very professional, down to earth, and friendly. He has a lot of finance experience, his availability is very good and the overall working atmosphere is very positive and constructive.’

‘Lewis Gaut has good attention to detail, is second to none in the market, and always goes the extra mile to make his client’s life easier.’

‘One of the largest Real Estate finance teams in the UK.’

‘The team benefits from a strong regional practice and is one of few providers who is genuinely full service and with depth in all areas.’

‘Simon Mead is an extremely experienced finance lawyer. He is able to bring sound commercial reason in aspects of a transaction, and combines technical strengths with accomplished negotiating skills. He is supported by a talented and client-centric team.’

‘Robert Ludwig is very knowledge of the real market, has a strong legal background, and has a very pragmatic approach when it comes to negotiation, leading to a very smooth and easy documentation and funding process.’

‘Robert Ludwig is very hands on, extremely available and pragmatic.’

‘Chris Brooks is pragmatic, responsive and commercial.’

‘The Kirkland & Ellis team provide invaluable support.’

‘The team are hands on, commercial and able to marry both great attention to detail and an ability to distil key points to non-legal minds.’

‘Well connected team that work cohesively within and across deals.’

‘Highly commercial and enjoyable to work with!’

‘Jonny Birks is highly knowledgeable, skilled, commercial, proactive, pragmatic and fun.’

‘Kazik Michalski is disciplined, calm and motivated with a can-do attitude.’

‘Jonny Birks has been an exceptional support to clients’ businesses, providing both legal and commercial advice. He is always on hand and available, impeccably committed and ready and able to cover the detail and stand back and appreciate the bigger picture.’

‘Highly detailed and engaged team who are able to provide technical and commercial expertise at the highest level.’

‘Jeremy Trinder is highly commercial and able to bring creative solutions to the table for a wide variety of deals.’

‘James Beeson is a stand out Counsel – superb technical skills with a high degree of practicality; he is highly personable, cuts through to the core issues and just “gets it”.’

‘Very professional, well informed, technically strong and reliable team. Always seek to deliver and always meet deadlines. Very high quality across all the team. Easy to deal with.’

‘They excel at coordinating transactions involving multiple jurisdictions with other legal counsel and compiling advice therefrom in order to deliver a unified legal advice to their client.’

‘Their outstanding work product stems from their capacity to analyse, dissect and understand any matters which arise in the context of a transaction and their unique ability to provide exceptional legal advice to their clients in relation to such issues in order to safeguard both their interests and the transaction as a whole.’

‘The Macfarlanes property finance team is very responsive, proactive and collaborative across specialties. No transaction is too complex for them, and they have a solid handle on market trends across sectors. The client experience is seamless.’

‘Laura Bretherton’s client service-oriented approach inspires complete confidence at every step through a transaction. She provides advice clearly and confidently. Laura is also a lovely person to deal with personally day-to-day, and as a result she seems to effortlessly form solid working relationships across deals.’

‘Jat Bains knows the debt market inside out; he’s an excellent principle advisor.’

‘Colin Morgan is a brilliant lawyer. He has a deep knowledge of the law and of the market trends which make him extremely capable of tackling complicated matters arising in the context of a transaction and giving precise legal advice to his clients in order to find the best alternatives to such issues.’

‘Christine Dowell is personable and extremely easy to work with. She is quick and intelligent, and her deep knowledge of the law makes her contributions to transactions invaluable. She has a clear and bright mind, she is creative, and she is also efficient and reliable.’

‘Reliable and supportive team.’

‘Norton Rose has a strong real estate finance practice with user-friendly partners and associates supported by a solid construction practice.’

‘The team are great to work with.’

‘Exceptional in terms of both quality of advice and transaction management.’

‘Sarah Cullen is a go-to person and a joy to work with. She helps clients navigate very complicated and difficult transactions and keeps a tremendous sense of humour while doing it!’

‘Colin Kwok performs at an extremely high level. It is good to see that the future is very bright in the Norton Rose Fulbright property finance team.’

‘Dan Kennedy is user friendly, very involved on the transactions and will put in the hours to ensure the deal is delivered within timeframe.’

‘Excellent service and response times.’

‘A firm which provides a consistently high quality service by some highly experienced individuals and with very competitive pricing.’

‘A team which is always fully engaged, very responsive, provides clear and concise advice, including creative solutions to solve any issues along the way.’

‘A well-connected team that works well with the corporate and real estate teams for seamless delivery.’

‘Taylor Wessing are a real one-stop shop.’

‘The team provides clear, constructive advice and seeks to find solutions to issues that may arise.’

‘TW demonstrated thorough, in-depth knowledge of the loan facility agreement including all the main commercial terms that tend to be closely negotiated – through their experience, seen a variety of transactions which means advice can be provided with reference to precedent situations and general market standard.’

‘General transaction management skills throughout, with consideration to timescales, client feedback/sensitivities, other parties and wider transaction context.’

‘The team are not only technically excellent, but are also very commercial, and this runs through both partners and associates. They make you feel valued as a client, not only through very good communication and proactive updates on transactions, but also with general check-ins in between transactions.’

‘Victoria Landsbert is a hard-working, ambitious and competent lawyer.’

‘Jeffrey and Lisa are an understated powerhouse of technical real estate finance excellence – knowledgeable, experienced and straight forward, they have amassed an approachable and technical team, an impressive list of clients and a well deserved reputation.’

‘Very strong team across the board with good strength in depth led by the indomitable and hugely experienced Jeffrey Rubinoff, who remains actively engaged and accessible.’

‘Victoria Landsbert stands out through her deep expertise in both real estate and real estate finance, which allows her to add real technical and commercial value to transactions. She makes herself available whenever needed and she runs her transactions in a way which is cost effective whilst maintaining quality.’

‘Both Justin Jowitt and Paul Oumade-Singh work hard to deliver exceptional service and advice. Very fast response times, clear details, advice and explanations. They really help to streamline a transaction.’

‘Jeffrey is the elder statesman of real estate finance and can always be counted on to round out the discussion on a tense point, provide objective feedback on tough issues and corral an annoyed client to a reasonable compromise. He is technically excellent and his experience is freely imparted in an honest but never judgmental way.’

‘Lisa is an established lawyer and her client facing skills are second to none – she’s approachable, proactive and productive.’

‘Good knowledge and experience. Take a keen interest in the policies and issues which concern clients, so the focus is on the key issues.’

‘They are a responsive team that proactively manage transactions and regularly keep clients updated without the need to chase. They know how the client operates and how things need to be done, and provide options and recommendations to issues that arise.’

‘Good breadth of experience and knowledge with quality advisors from partner level down to associates.’

‘The team is extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sector. They combine this with a good commercial approach and understanding of the client’s needs and commercial objectives. They are really pleasant to work with and are really user-friendly.’

‘Iain Thomas is fantastic and a great guy to work with. He really understands the issues that are important to clients and delivers tailored, commercial advice.’

‘Phil Abbott is very knowledgeable.’

‘James Stripe is very reliable and easy to work with.’

‘The team demonstrates strength in depth.’

‘Richard Semple is a strong hire and has significantly expanded the Goodwin Real Estate Finance offering.’

‘Richard Semple is building a strong team and delivers an excellent level of service, attention to detail and commercial awareness.’

‘Counsel Toby Young is recommended.’

‘Paul Lyons leads exceptionally well.’

‘Associate Emily Lockhart is very responsive and insightful.’

‘They are able to combine the legal requirements of different jurisdiction in finance documents, because they are open-minded to other legal systems.’

‘Gowling property finance team is able to handle complex and structured property investment and development transactions.’

‘It’s especially impressive that the team has good understanding of financial covenants and commercial matters, which helps with documentation negotiation and drafting.’

‘They are able to draft complex ideas in simple words.’

‘Nick Turner has huge legal knowledge, ability to explain English law requirements to foreign lawyers, is reliable and flexible, and great in negotiations.’

‘Christine Jackson is very experienced and concise in dealing with all real estate topics.’

‘Alice Bucharova follows lengthy, complicated discussions with an amazing ability to put the results into the documentation with great speed. Very organised regarding all details to be observed.’

‘The practice has a strong team that is willing to go above and beyond client’s specific requests and provide comprehensive support throughout the process.’

‘Highly responsive and focused on client goals.’

‘Excellent knowledge, commercial and practical disposition, and superb and timely execution.’

‘Partha Pal is probably the best structured finance lawyer in London.’

‘Partha Pal leads by example and defends his clients position very well.’

‘Partha Pal very engaged and willing to go the extra mile to meet client goals.’

‘Partha Pal is not only exceptionally strong from a technical perspective, but also outstanding when it comes to supporting the client during the transaction. His ability to guide and coordinate multiple teams to deliver high quality results is remarkable.’

‘Monica Miranda is a highly talented professional.’

‘The people have good experience and in-depth understanding of what the client requires.’

‘The team are highly regarded within the property finance sector in London and the UK. Their attention to detail is excellent and they understand the need to balance legal protection with being commercial.’

‘Very strong and when there is team rotation they are replaced efficiently with other very strong team members.’

‘The individuals working within the team are some of the best lawyers in London.’

‘Mishcon has all bases covered and delivers that complete service that lets you sleep at night knowing you are in the most capable hands.’

‘Their experience and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a deal can get done is impressive. The Mishcons team are also very commercial.’

‘Sarah Spurling is very knowledgeable, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Nick Strutt possesses exceptional knowledge and experience, but has the gift of making it all seem simple. Nothing is too challenging and his team have that ability to get deals over the line.’

‘Matthew Tobin has an incredible knowledge of not just the transactions, but of the client’s sector and company. He is always adding value to every deal.’

‘The comfort of strong partner input and an excellent team of seniors and associates, provides client confidence.’ 

‘Good collaboration between SH teams to address issues and provide solutions to close transactions.’

‘Pragmatic in their approach and keen to simplify matters wherever possible.’

‘James Linforth is very client focused and will ensure his attendance and collaborative skills are available at all stages of the closing process.’

‘The team has good collaboration and innovation.’

‘Highly knowledgeable and experienced team.’

‘Easy to work with.’

‘Andrew Petersen and James Spencer are commercial in their approach to serving clients without compromising on quality and with an enviable industry network.’

‘Tom Dunn is an excellent real estate finance associate.’

‘James Spencer is very personable, knowledgeable and practical.’

‘The team is experienced in Real Estate and Hotel Finance and take a practical and commercial view to the benefit of transaction management.’

‘A hugely personable team offering expert advice in a commercial manner.’

‘Great communication and detailed explanations of key points, plus a real drive to get the deal done and hit set deadlines.’

‘What set’s the team apart from others is without doubt, reliability.’

‘Clients can rely on Bird & Bird on all transactions we engage on, from fee quote, to quality of advice, speed and commerciality, and customer service.’

‘James Salford and Charles White work excellently as a team, are always available and offer commercial opinions.’

‘Jonathan Baker is a go-to lawyer for trust and professionalism.’

‘James Salford is highly knowledgeable and experienced within the Hotel Finance sector and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very helpful and prompt in providing advice and guidance.’

‘Their ability to respond on difficult matters is invaluable.’

‘They act as a team to find solutions and provide support.’

‘James Bateman deals with property finance requirements very well.’

‘Jon Bond is excellent to work with. He has a top-level understanding of legal and commercial issues and uses this to not only protect the client’s position, but to also find solutions.’

‘Jon Bond’s willingness to engage and talk through issue is second to none. His calm and helpful demeanor is a great source of comfort with some very difficult issues.’

‘Impressive service from Daniel Sullivan.’

‘Very good at communicating. They are all very professional and really know their stuff.’

‘Able to advise on a range of asset classes.’

‘Experienced individuals, responsive to needs, and always keep the client updated.’

‘DWF are very professional and helpful.’

‘A highly professional, well resourced property team.’

‘Readily contactable with clear, practical advice, the team consistently sticks to budget.’

‘Simon Elphick is an excellent property lawyer. His advice is always considered, whilst remaining practical and deal specific.’

‘Simon Sharp is a sharp shooter with a keen eye for detail. Very good communicator and able to explain complex issues in plain English for us to easily understand. He doesn’t get rattled or defensive and is able to keep the end goal in sight and get the deal done.’

‘The Farrer team has strong expertise in real estate matters and never relies only on one individual. In case of absences, the hand overs are smooth so that there is continuity in the coverage. They provide clear guidance to the bank not only on the legal matters, but also when looking at the operational and commercial aspects.’

‘Experts in complex landed estate and trust structures. The team work well together to find solutions and communicate their thought process and decisions clearly.’

‘The quality of their service and the constant level of the service regardless of the contact person are praiseworthy. The lawyers have a good ability to find solutions to tailor made requests.’

‘They are very responsive and always available when needed. Very professional and dedicated.’

‘Commercial, pragmatic and practical advice on when a point is important and when to concede.’

‘Relationships are always very personable and professional at the same time. The various colleagues always demonstrate an extremely high level of knowledge.’

‘The individuals are incredibly approachable and friendly, but also very professional in their approach.’

‘Martin Blake is very hands on and will step in when he feels there are more difficult situations to discuss and assist the bank in the decision process for pragmatic solutions that never jeopardise the bank’s legal position.’

‘Absolutely brilliant knowledge and service!’

‘Superb all-round service.’

‘Fantastic attention to detail and great responsiveness to client needs.’

‘Richard Williams has excellent attention to detail and fantastic negotiation skills.’

‘Chris Freeston is excellent from simple to very complex work.’

‘Louise Kelly has an incredible work rate and output.’

‘A very capable firm.’

‘Highly experienced team of banking lawyers supported by a large and capable property practice.’

‘The team is highly commercial and able to absorb and condense complex real estate deals and provide concise and targeted advice.’

‘Jim Garton is a stand out real estate finance lawyer who we have recommended and had recommended to us.’

‘Jim Garton’s experience is wide and his knowledge of evolving market practices is impressive.’

‘Jim is highly skilled in directing negotiations with our borrowers to deliver a pragmatic and timely solution.’

‘The team is extremely responsive, very practical, diligent, commercial and very user-friendly. They are also extremely knowledgeable and do not get bogged down in minutiae.’

‘They have excellent client handling skills and have the ability to manage complex property finance transactions with ease. They are a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Full-service firm that acts across the whole breadth of the property finance market. They support clients across the smallest transactions all the way up to £50m. They continue to provide an outstanding service and the highest quality work, whilst also acting commercially and prudently.’

‘They have gone beyond expecations in supporting and understanding the client’s business.’

‘Consistency of quality across the team’s advice and support goes beyond just explanation of the legal points.’

‘Of particular stand out is Laura Brown who consistently goes above and beyond in providing excellent service and work of the highest quality.’

‘Steve Clinning is always contactable and easy to deal with, and makes significant effort to support his clients.’

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

‘The team really understand that work starts with a deal and so where possible, not only do their provide good commercial advice through a deal, but they also help generate the deals, which is a rare find amongst the community of real estate finance lawyers.’

‘Andrew Baker and Samuel Norris are both exceptionally helpful lawyers who truly add value to a deal process.’

‘The team has a diverse range of expertise in property finance, with a good breath of knowledge and experience. The commercial awareness of the team and ability to think about and pre-empt client needs and business sensitivities is excellent.’

‘As well as being very easy to work with, the Trowers & Hamlins team are really strong and experienced in cross border financing transactions involving inward investment into UK real estate, particularly development structures and Islamic finance.’

‘They are always communicative and responsive, and they are generally a pleasure to work with.’

‘Katharine Lewis provides clear instructions on offshore pieces and is always available to discuss matters. She keeps the client updated on timing and expectations (including on fees) which is greatly appreciated. Katharine is very personable, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Katharine Lewis is calm, organised, and leads from the front.’

‘Katharine is an excellent lawyer with close attention to detail and the ability to think broadly about all pertinent issues. She is a very effective project manager and is reliable and consistent.’

‘Dale Moulden is excellent in Islamic finance transactions.’

‘Eddie O’Hanrahan and Jon Grosvernor both deliver excellent service.’

‘This team dedicates themselves to absolute client service and are available at immediate notice to revert on challenging and new issues arising on a dynamic basis.’

‘They are responsive and bring a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.’

‘The team shows incredible professionalism, exceptional capabilities, vast knowledge of best market practice, and most importantly, value for money for the organisation.’

‘Cadwalader can deliver high standard deliverables while maintaining a good fee.’

‘The more important part to note from Cadwalader is the ease of working and doing business with them, and easily coordinating among different stakeholders.’

‘Very innovative team, solution-oriented and flexible.’

‘Very experienced staff in the field of real estate financing – very cooperative.’

‘William Lo is easily contactable via email or phone at any time of the day, and assists wherever required in with different departments from within the company, such as compliance, legal, risk teams, as well as the lenders.’

‘Both Anthony Cotton and Rebecca Pinder are able to quickly highlight the potential points of contention in documentation.’

‘A collaborative and well-read team.’

‘A team of extremely experienced real estate finance lawyers providing practical and commercial advice to clients, breaking down complicated legal jargon into bitesize and digestible nuggets, and a nice bunch of people too.’

‘A can do attitude with direct access to Partners making transactions easy to proceed with.’

‘Edwin Coe is a very pro-active firm, providing professional advice and guidance to lenders. While they point out the risks, the team also give “in practice” guidance.’

‘James Walton is a very personable and knowledgeable person to deal with. He is always accessible, happy to answer the phone, and eases transactions through to completion, ensuring the process is as smooth as possible, irrelevant of any issues thrown up.’

‘James Walton provides clear, concise and commercial advice. He is extremely experienced and doesn’t engage in point winning during commercial negotiations, which means transactions progress quickly.’

‘James Walton is very helpful across a broad range of legal issues. If he doesn’t have the expertise himself, he will find it in-house.’

‘James Walton is opinion is always valued and his work is always of a very high standard. His blogs are also full of good advice.’

‘Joanne McIvor is always at the end of the phone and she gives really honest, helpful and clear advice. She chaired some extremely interesting webinars during lockdown which were very interesting and fun.’

‘The team works closely with its clients and is very responsive, keeps confidentiality at all times and seems client oriented.’

‘The team is extremely effective and solved various challenging issues in order to meet very short deadlines.’

‘GSC Solicitors are extremely well reputed in this sector and able to understand the clients requirements and the requirements of the financial institution. They understand property and have rich expertise in this sector.’

‘Problem solvers – the team appreciates the commerciality aspect and is able to focus on what makes a difference rather than irrelevant legal points.’

‘Personalised service and availability, commercially focused, and long-term relationships built.’

‘Peter Belcher is well respected amongst financial institutions which gives banks the comfort they need.’

‘Carole Joseph has great availability; clients love to work with her, and she is commercially oriented.’

‘Carole Joseph shows incredible productivity and professionalism in day-to-day support.’

‘Hamlins’ Property Finance team is one of the best.’

‘They have a vast technical knowledge and are always able and willing to support clients on any matter.’

‘The partners are easy to reach and always make themselves available.’

‘Their team is a well-rounded combination of experts that work like a single wheel for a seamless execution of the matter in hand.’

‘Aselle is an inspirational leader! She is extremely talented, knowledgeable, composed, engaged and can manage anything you throw at her and her team. She is highly efficient and the quality of her work is never disappointing. I am always pleased and at ease if she is involved, regardless on which side of a transaction she is on.’

‘The team at K&L are excellent. They go above and beyond to assist with every transaction and are always available to offer assistance.’

‘The entire team is very approachable, knowledgeable and extremely hard working; they are always willing to go the extra mile to help.’

‘Very accessible, willing and able to give high quality advice at any time. Able to navigate and propose good solutions to complex problems and work efficiently and effectively to tight deadlines.’

‘The team are very experienced in property finance transactions, with a high level of understanding of the Banks documentation requirements.’

‘Richard Hardwick is extremely thorough when drafting the Banks loan documentation and the changes needed to align with the Banks requirements are always minimal.’

‘Richard Hardwick is very approachable with excellent legal knowledge and commercial understanding. He is excellent at drilling down to the core of matters and giving clear, pragmatic advice.’

‘Richard Hardwick is the lead partner and he always ensures matters are progressed efficiently and makes himself available for key discussions. His support team are always of high calibre.’

‘Richard is great to work with. Very client focussed.’

‘The Maples Teesdale team is efficient and communicative – even in the course of busy transactions, they are focused on ensuring that their services and advice are presented in a clear and concise fashion. As a client, it makes it very easy to work with the team.’

‘The team will respond promptly to any new request for work and their communication is clear and straightforward. All important matters are address head-on and with a mind-set to resolve them commercially.’

‘The team from partner to junior all know the latest market practice and are able to implement it. They raise good questions and find resolutions.’

‘The team is diverse, friendly and efficient. The banking and property teams are one and the same. They all have the same expertise; you do not waste time trying to facilitate communication between teams.’

‘Rohan Campbell is an exceptional partner with a team trained to the highest level. He responds promptly to requests, is clear about the work involved, commercially minded about finding resolutions to deal with issues and raising pertinent questions that help resolve any issues up front.’

‘For property-backed loans, there is no better law firm in England & Wales. You can always reach Rohan and talk through an issue with him and get it resolved immediately or within hours. The level of service provided is exceptional.’

‘Katherine Gardner and Zoe Miller are excellent. Friendly, direct, efficient and able to find solutions to complex property lending issues within a short period of time. They provided a full set of excellent loan documentation within a day with security the following day.’

‘Rohan Campbell is capable and experienced, he is keen to find innovative solutions to unusual structuring and diligence issues.’

‘All members of the team stand out by their reactivity and the quality of their work (spot on, patient and solution oriented).’

‘Knowledgeable, hands-on team lead by Liz Sweeny. They work very well with their property and construction colleagues.’

‘Liz Sweeney is organised and bright and can handle complex and sizeable matters.’

‘The team is fully committed to the transaction at stake and covers each possible legal angle. They are very devoted to the practice and fully available.’

‘Market leading property finance team.’

‘Excellent technical skills and commitment.’

‘Emilie Stewart is a highly skilled technical lawyer offering pragmatic solutions.’

‘The Property Finance team delivers exceptional service to its clients.’

‘They are always a pleasure to work with; dedicated, commercial and personable.’

‘Claire Gibson understands what her clients need; she combines her wealth of knowledge with a commercial outlook to deliver a stellar service time and again.’

‘Associates Heledd Jones and Luke Shelley display the same great qualities as the partners heading the group. They are responsive, efficient and great assets to the team.’

‘Lorna Clarke is a pleasure to work with. Very responsive and commercial in her approach to transactions.’

‘Heledd Jones is an excellent lawyer. She is an expert in development finance and a pleasure to work with – friendly, efficient, responsive and always willing to go the extra mile to get a deal done. These combined qualities make her stand out.’

‘Good range of services with reasonable pricing – a one-stop shop for real estate finance requirements.’

‘Property and specialist rural sector knowledge.’

‘A very good team who were very proactive, very knowledgeable and excellent.’

‘The team were conscientious, proactive, and also excellent in the service they delivered and advice they gave.’

‘They tried to find practical and workable solutions, and not just “text book” answers.’

‘Will Fraser is commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Great service level, responsiveness, commercial sense and attention to detail.’

‘They do a good job.’

‘Good, practical advice. A sensible commercial approach proportionate to the transaction.’

‘Malcolm Headley is easy to talk to, accessible, offers solutions not problems, is aware of timescales and is proactive.’

‘Malcolm Headley and Maisie Ireland provide responsive, experienced, sound advice.’

‘Malcolm Headley is calm, communicative, transparent, professional, pragmatic and persoanble – a combination that is rarely matched.’

‘Small firm but very well resourced with individuals that are experienced enough to cross into lateral fields without any loss of expertise, rather than having very siloed teams.’

‘Dedicated and professional team.’

‘Highly skilled and professional.’

‘The Boodle Hatfield team are personable, commercial and efficient.’

‘They focus on finding solutions to problems and focus on completing transactions in the most commercial way possible, rather than getting stuck on legalese.’

‘From a client perspective, it is invaluable to have a partner that focusses on completing transactions in an efficient and commercial manner.’

‘Jonathan Hyndman is an excellent lawyer, who gives sound legal and commercial advice and always focusses on delivering the client’s objectives. He always agrees billing upfront and does not deviate unless their is a significant change in the transaction.’

‘Jonathan Hyndman is very astute at negotiating with the other side in a tactful manner. He takes on a commercial approach without compromising the client’s position.’

‘The team is highly professional with an in-depth understanding of complex transactions, multi-purchases and portfolio take overs. Billing is fair for the extremely high standard of work. The team is also well diversified.’

‘DKLM not only provide a thorough and knowledgeable legal perspective on matters, but uniquely, also keep their eye on the commercial implications. It is refreshing to work with a group of excellent property finance solicitors who can come up with innovative and creative solutions.’

‘DKLM are practical, professional and affordable. They provide a tailored service with experienced partners. They have resources from which they can draw even in the most complicated scenarios.’

‘DKLM LLP are a go-to firm for lending work. They never fail to deliver in terms of the quality of their legal advice or speed – not only are they incredibly efficient, but they are diligent and a very commercially aware law firm.’

‘Mohi Uddin is always on hand day and night, making the relationship solid.’                        

‘Whatever matter has been presented to Rupika Dawda, she deals with in a very efficient manner. She is always on hand and accessible, and a solution is always put forward.’

Rupika Dawda is a phenomenal lawyer, and it is her commercial awareness that makes her stand out from the crowd. She is able to give real, practical advice in relation to the risks business face and she believes in getting the deal done.’

‘Philip Li is highly focused and is always going the extra mile.’

‘The property banking team at Glovers are outstanding in all regards – expertise; experience; service; speed; value for money – and they are extremely nice people to deal with as well.’

‘This is a superbly managed and very expert property team. The partners and associates are all are very responsive and helpful. They generally stick closely to their initial fee quote and communicate regularly if their cost undertaking prove insufficient’

‘Glovers’ whole team approach means all matters are approached and advised on in a cohesive and collaborative way and we always have faith that every team member has the required knowledge and resources to resolve any point that may arise. 

‘The individuals are not only highly experienced and diligent – they are also incredibly easy to get on with. A good relationship with both clients and professionals is what sets good and great lawyers apart. A particular mention is needed for Darran Smith who has been exceptional since we have worked with him.’

‘The Glovers team are always proactive in managing any risks identified, and are able to understand how these can be mitigated and provide recommendations. They are also very accessible and receptive and nothing seems to much of a problem.’

‘Philip Mundy is efficient, professional, knowledgeable, approachable, personable and overall, a pleasure to work with.’

‘Liza Lam-Kee has extensive experience in property matters and a clear comprehension of the key areas to focus on in any given deal.’

‘Darran Smith and Liza Lam-Kee are both great to work with – highly professional, knowledgeable, pragmatic and approachable, and always available to discuss a particular issue. Quick response times to emails and calls returned promptly when initially unavailable.’

‘Very responsive, able to work independently and to timescales needed.’

‘RFB are nothing but efficient and easy to deal with, especially Paul Cain – his knowledge is impeccable and he is a people person, easy to talk to and explains legal matters in simple terms.’

‘It is a very people-orientated team.’

‘Paul Cain is a stand-out individual.’

‘Paul Cain is great to deal with; he is quick on all matters, efficient and easy to deal with. He explains things in a manor which makes sense too.’

‘Professional and knowledgeable.’

‘Skilled and highly efficient team.’

‘The team has an excellent understanding of real estate law, combined with a knowledge of market trends and commercial awareness.’

‘Alex Edwards is knowledgeable, a clear communicator, always helpful, and has good commercial awareness.’