Simmons & Simmons boasts a large and experienced real estate finance team, granting it the capacity to handle matters for both lenders and borrowers across the UK and Europe. The practice is led by banking specialist Mark Waghorn, whose focus includes real estate restructuring and insolvency mandates. He is ably supported by Helen Hagan, who is notable for her expertise in investment and development deals. Sophisticated financing structures are a key strength of Kamal Arulvel, who specialises in loan-on-loan and warehouse loan financings, while for James Taylor, real estate asset restructuring is a key focus.
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‘Commercial advice! Team is always available, understands our documents and gives commercial advice as required. Ability to pull in others quickly and efficiently as scope requires is invaluable.’
‘Very able team that provide great advice and support at all levels.’
‘Very responsive and an excellent team that are meticulous with details.'
'James Taylor - a great style at helping through a difficult process.'
'Helen Hagen is part of a great team that take care of all aspects of the transaction.'
'Very responsive, diligent, and commercial.'
Key clients
- Nuveen European Real Estate Debt Fund
- M7 Real Estate
- Investec
- UBS AG
- Starz Real Estate
- AgFe S.à r.l
- Bank of America Corporation
- Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd
- Tishman Speyer Properties L.P.
- Rothschild & Co
Work highlights
Acting for Valor, Europe's fastest-growing last-mile real estate specialist, in its first joint venture transaction with QuadReal Property Group.
Advising funds advised by DRC Savills Investment Management LLP in their capacities as arrangers and original lenders of facilities for funds managed by Arax Properties Limited on two London West End office properties.
Advising Legal & General Investment Management as lender on loan to three limited partnerships in the Unite group as borrower, the UK’s largest purpose built student accommodation provider.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Waghorn
Other key lawyers
Helen Hagan; Kamal Arulvel; James Taylor