Spector Constant & Williams' real estate finance team acts for a wide range of domestic and international lenders, as well as borrowers such as family offices and investors. The practice has a strong track record in small to medium-sized financings across commercial, residential, and hospitality asset classes. The group is led by George Constant, who advises lenders, developers, and investors.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Spector Constant & Williams stand out in the property finance legal market due to their deep expertise, commercial awareness, and commitment to long-term client relationships. I have worked with the firm for over five years and have consistently been impressed by the size and strength of their team, which allows them to handle complex, time sensitive transactions with efficiency and precision. Their knowledge across all aspects of property finance and due diligence is exceptional. Unlike many firms, they don’t just identify legal risks—they focus on providing practical solutions, often unlocking deals that may otherwise stall. This pragmatic, relationship driven approach is a key differentiator and highly valued in the fast-paced world of real estate finance.’
  • ‘George Constant is a standout individual and a key reason we continue to work with Spector Constant & Williams. Despite being the named partner, George remains remarkably hands-on. He provides a level of personal service that is rare at his level—always available on the phone, even picking up while out on a run. That kind of commitment speaks volumes about his dedication to clients. What sets George apart is his ability to combine deep legal knowledge with commercial awareness. He takes the time to understand the nuances of each deal, no matter the size, and offers practical, solution-focused advice that helps us move forward with confidence.’
  • ‘We at Ace Liberty & Stone Plc have a long standing relationship with Spector Constant Williams (SCW) since the firm was launched. The PLC has used the firm for all its Real Estate Investment and Real Estate Finance requirements. We have found that SCW have always been by our side supporting us all through our journey. Always available and always willing to go that extra mile for us. In particular George Constant and his team have been so efficient over so many years and consistently provide the level of service that we expect.’
  • ‘Andrew Demetriou and George Constant both manage our entire caseload, and are up to date on any issues even if they perhaps are not managing files day to day. This makes it easy to pick up with experienced members of the team on any required points to help find commercial solutions and take detailed advice. James Orloff overseeing the finance team, and the drafting and negotiation of our finance documents, is always knowledgeable and responsive.’
  • ‘Actually, answer the phone and be available when things go wrong (even out of hours). Not sure you can beat George Constant's industry knowledge.’
  • ‘Hardworking, diligent and great turnaround times. Always available and accessible. Commercially minded. Will make sure you truly understand the risk and take the time to discuss next steps. Collaborative approach.’

Key clients

  • Ace Liberty & Stone Plc
  • Alpha Bank
  • Astro Bank
  • Avamore Capital
  • Bank of Beirut
  • Bank of Cyprus
  • Brown Shipley Private Bank
  • CapitalRise Finance Limited
  • CSBF Capital Partners Limited
  • Century Capital
  • Cynergy Bank
  • Elite Lending

Work highlights

Advised a HNW Family office, as borrower, on the £25 million financing for a portfolio of Shopping Centres across the UK.
Acted for Ace Liberty & Stone Plc on the refinancing and restructuring of its real estate loans, securing just under £18 million in funding from Coutts.
Advising Twickenham Film Studios on the £11 million financing of its historic studio site, where numerous Hollywood movies have been produced.

Practice head

George Constant

Other key lawyers

Andrew Demetriou