Headed by Jonathan Mechanic and Fiona Kelly, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is reputed in the office, retail, residential, and student accommodation sectors. Patrick Williams is a key port of call for institutional investors, private equity firms, and fund managers, while Roger Schofield is experienced at real estate joint ventures and M&A. Freya Dear is skilled at property letting, and Sarah Thomas is versed in real estate financing. David Evans joined the firm from Goodwin.
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Testimonials
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‘Patrick Williams has a user-friendly, direct approach that I find very grounding. He works closely with Fiona Kelly, and both are exceptionally astute and a delight to work with.’
‘Roger Schofield is my go-to recommendation for the most complex real estate deals. Clients love him - he's the opposite of a cookie-cutter solicitor, everything is commercial and creative.’
Key clients
- Citadel
- Starlight Investments
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Greenspruce GP Limited
- TowerBrook Capital Partners
- Invesco Real Estate
- Madison International Realty
- Heart With Smart
Work highlights
Acting for Citadel on the pre-letting of an initial base-space take of 350,000+ sq ft with personal option rights, rights of first offer, and expansion and contraction rights at 2 Finsbury Avenue, Broadgate London.
Acting for Starlight Investments on the expansion of its UK build-to-rent platform, including asset and share capital forward purchase acquisitions in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Basildon.
Acted for Brookfield on the asset management of 30 Fenchurch Street. Formerly known as No. 1 Plantation Place.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jonathan Mechanic; Fiona Kelly
Other key lawyers
Patrick Williams; Roger Schofield; Freya Dear; Sarah Thomas; David Evans