Overseen by Clare Breeze, Macfarlanes LLP routinely advises investment transactions, with expertise in the living, logistics and life sciences sectors, as well as corporate real estate matters. Breeze acts for a broad client base bringing extensive experience spanning the living, office, retail, industrial, hospitality and leisure sectors. Victoria Hills is recognised for her private equity expertise, while Dan Marriott has recently led several development joint ventures. Andrew Hughes is a key contact for private capital matters, and Tania Barnes is noted for her focus on the living sector. Sindhuja Shriananda, who was promoted to partner in June 2025, plays a role leading living sector transactions.
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Key clients
- Aermont Capital Partners
- Dandara Living
- Hayfin Capital
- Hillwood Investment Properties
- Industrial Property Investment Fund
- Investec Bank plc
- Legal & General
- Pandox AB
- Realstar Group
- Stanhope Plc
- Supermarket Income REIT Plc
Work highlights
Advised SMBL Developments Limited, a company wholly owned by Mitsui Fudosan UK. Ltd, on a groundbreaking £1.1bn new development of the British Library’s St Pancras site.
Advised Supermarket Income REIT Plc, the real estate investment trust dedicated to investing in supermarket properties, on a strategic joint venture with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital.
Advised Hayfin on its acquisition of notable office building 70 St Mary Axe from Nuveen Real Estate, in partnership with Capreon.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tania Barnes
Practice head
Clare Breeze
Other key lawyers
Victoria Hills; Dan Marriott; Andrew Hughes; Tania Barnes; Sindhuja Shriananda; Nick Barnes;