Headed by Matthew White, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is knowledgeable of real estate M&A, portfolio transactions, and fund formation. Jeremy Walden is well-versed in property acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing, while Julian Pollock is proficient in inbound investments from Asia. Shona Grey is often engaged in private equity investments, while Donald Rowlands counts international funds on his client roster. David Rosen is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘There is excellent senior partner engagement, with regular communication and provision of commercial updates, regardless of whether a transaction is live.’
- ‘They are highly responsive and technically strong. They understand the issues well and involve other disciplines when necessary.’
- ‘A very strong team from top to bottom — well resourced, collaborative, and visibly cohesive, which reflects a high level of trust and teamwork among the group.’
- ‘They offer a large, multidisciplinary team capable of handling all aspects of complex transactions. The team culture is excellent, and they work well across practice areas.’
- ‘Jeremy Walden is a highly talented lawyer who, despite his seniority, remains fully contactable and present. He strikes the right balance between delegation and hands-on oversight.’
- ‘Jeremy Walden is an outstanding deal lead — a problem-solver, a team player, and a statesman with superb commercial judgement and interpersonal skill.’
Key clients
- British Land
- Polus Capital
- Aberdeen
- Blackstone
- Greycoat
- Bp
- Nuveen
- Standard Chartered
- City Developments Limited
- MCR Hotels
Lawyers
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Practice head
Matthew White
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Walden; Julian Pollock; Shona Grey; Donald Rowlands; David Rosen