Corporate Governance
United Kingdom
19 August 2025
Macfarlanes LLP’s real estate funds practice delivers ‘top quality’ advice to fund managers and investors on private fund formation, operation and investments, joint ventures and M&A, drawing on tax, private funds, corporate and commercial expertise. Practice head Harriet Miller focuses on structuring and fundraising across a range of products, from blind pool investment vehicles to managed accounts and co-investments. Victoria Hills and Carolina Barry-Laso arrived in October 2024 from Freshfields and Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, respectively, bringing experience in corporate real estate investment and international private funds. Nicole Mitchell is no longer at the firm.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Professional and responsive.’
‘The team always provides terrific legal and commercially-minded practical advice and produces top quality work.’
‘The team is always on hand when we need them and can deliver terrific outcomes regardless of complexity or time constraints.’
‘Very knowledgeable team, quick to respond.’
‘Harriet Miller is driven and wants to deliver a stellar service. Alex Nnadi is responsive and meticulous.’
Key clients
- Hayfin
- Realstar Capital LLP
- Ancala Partners LLP
- Asper Investment Management Limited
- LGIM Real Assets (Operator) Limited
- Alcentra Limited
- abrdn
- Stanhope plc
Work highlights
Advised LGIM Real Assets (Operator) Limited on the launch of a Jersey limited partnership and a separately managed account for investing in UK residential property developments, each valued at £350 million, as well as on the launch of a Jersey property unit trust for a residential development in London, valued at £100 million.
Practice head
Stephen Ross; Harriet Miller
Other key lawyers
Alex Nnadi; Victoria Hills; Carolina Barry-Laso