Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
United Kingdom
07 October 2025
With experience in REIT financing and the Building Safety Act, Stephenson Harwood is spearheaded by Simon Brading. Brading is knowledgeable in cross-border real estate transactions and is particularly well regarded in the data sector, while Catriona Berman is often engaged in the acquisition, development, and forward funding of hotels. Stephen Laud has expertise in landlord and tenant matters, David Sinclair handles infrastructure projects, and Alexander Chadwick is experienced in asset management.
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Testimonials
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‘David Sinclair takes the time to get to know our business and stay well-connected with us. He takes a keen interest in the development and challenges faced in our sector. We are always impressed with his responsiveness and availability to join calls at very short notice. David does not overcomplicate matters and provides clear, pragmatic advice.’
‘In dealing with very complex transactions, the team can put together the right professional support for the project.’
‘Excellent technical knowledge allied with strong project management and service delivery.'
Key clients
- Schroder Real Estate
- LXi REIT
- AXA REIM
- Mayfair Capital
- The Langham Estate
- Immobel
- Rynda Healthcare
- Reef Group
- Tristan Capital
- Magnetar Capital
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
- Manova Partners
Work highlights
Advised M&G Real Estate and Prudential Assurance Company Limited on all aspects of the combined sale, JV, and financing of 58 industrial assets with a total value of £671m.
Advised Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and its parent company BMW, on the significant expansion of its production facility on The Goodwood Estate in West Sussex.
Advised Aver Property on the acquisition, development, letting/pre-letting, and disposal of this portfolio of logistics sites.
Practice head
Simon Brading
Other key lawyers
Catriona Berman; Stephen Laud; David Sinclair; Alexander Chadwick