Jointly led by Chris Harvey and Andrew Hepner, Mayer Brown International LLP is experienced in advising investors and financial institutions on inbound UK investments. Harvey’s recent caseload encompasses forward funding and transactional matters, while Jeremy Clay is a key port of call for private equity firms. Caroline Humble is knowledgeable in handling joint ventures, disposals, and property redevelopment, and Ben Eaton is well versed in the tax aspects of real estate transactions. Alastair Dolman is skilled at co-investments, while Simon Price, Sam Harris, and Richard Page are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Mayer Brown team have real expertise on large transactions.'
- ‘We work exclusively with the Mayer Brown team for our UK transactions. Their service is consistently excellent, and they demonstrate a strong understanding of our commercial priorities.’
- ‘Chris Harvey is our go-to UK lawyer, and we trust his judgement and commercial acumen. We have worked with him for more than ten years, and he has consistently delivered outstanding service.’
- ‘Chris Harvey is at the top of his game when it comes to large and complex transactions. I have been in meetings where he has clearly outmanoeuvred the other side.’
- ‘Caroline Humble is a formidable lawyer, highly commercial and a problem solver by nature. She acts as an advisor should, makes proper recommendations backed with clear, reasoned explanation. She can navigate deals carefully and looks for solutions before the problems arise.’
- ‘Chris Harvey is an excellent lawyer who truly understands what makes a deal work. He does not waste time debating minor points and always focuses on the bigger picture.’
- ‘Chris Harvey thinks differently to other lawyers. He is highly commercial and is accessible around the clock. His contact book is also incredibly valuable.’
- ‘Chris Harvey is well known in Asia and is regularly instructed by high-profile clients. He combines legal excellence with commercial pragmatism, which sets him apart.’
- ‘Chris Harvey leads a strong team of associates who support him efficiently and contribute to the seamless execution of deals.’
Key clients
- Bain Capital, LP
- Cabot Properties, Inc.
- Cheyne Capital Management
- Chinachem Group
- Chinese Estates
- Circle Properties
- Crosstree Real Estate Partners LLP
- Euro Real Estate
- Generali
- Giant Mind
- Hang Seng Bank Limited
- Helical Plc
- LLK/Infinitus
- RealTerm
- Round Hill Capital
- The British Land Company Plc
- Tide Construction
- Tribeca Holdings
- Wirtgen Invest Holding GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Tide Construction Limited on the sale and forward funding of 30 Marsh Wall, London for £252 million.
Advised Chinese Estates (based in Hong Kong) in connection with the sale of 11/12 St James's Square, London for £162 million.
Advised on the acquisition of 80% of AQ Compute and the resulting joint venture with the Aquila Group to build a leading European sustainable data centre platform with a targeted multi-billion Euro investment volume.
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Practice head
Chris Harvey; Andrew Hepner
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Clay; Caroline Humble; Ben Eaton; Alastair Dolman; Simon Price; Sam Harris; Richard Page; Erin Brayshaw