Justin Hope > Macfarlanes LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Working with major hotel groups, investors and lenders, the cross-practice team at Macfarlanes LLP draws on its corporate, finance, real estate, and commercial law offerings to advise its clients on acquisitions, developments, franchising agreements, and debt and equity financing matters as well as tax. Howard Corney advises on M&A to institutions and HNWIs, while Justin Hope advises on domestic and cross-border M&A. Will Hedges advises on commercial aspects, particularly commercial contracts, operational real estate, and intellectual property. Colin Morgan and Nick Barnes specialise in commercial and corporate real estate; Morgan, in particular, is noted for his real estate finance acumen.

Variously praised as ‘commercially focused’ and ‘excellent’, Macfarlanes LLP is frequently instructed by blue chip clients on high-value, cross border transactions. The team also attracts wide acclaim for its unique advice at the intersection of corporate and private client matters for wealthy individuals and families. Leading the team is Howard Corney, who undertakes a broad range of M&A work with a particular focus on private and cross-border M&A. He is supported by the ‘first class’ Justin Hope, whose practice covers all aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and joint ventures. Harry Coghill is frequently instructed by listed clients on a wide range of corporate governance matters, including activism situations.