Comparative Guide
Blockchain & Crypto Assets
United Kingdom
Duncan Blaikie, David Shone, James Cook, Ian Ranson & Emily Bradley
Slaughter and May is noted for its integrated approach to real estate and development financing, leveraging the expertise of its finance, real estate, and construction practices to provide a comprehensive service. The practice is led by finance head Matthew Tobin, whose work centres on loan facilities and the financing of retail assets. The team’s broader capabilities in leveraged and infrastructure finance are handled by key partner Ed Fife.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The team at S&M always go above a beyond to ensure we're receiving clear and fair thoughts.'
- 'Their pedigree in the sector is second to none and that's what sets them apart.’
- ‘Honest, clear and balanced views from senior partners and associates.'
Key clients
- Hammerson
- Derwent London plc
- Roundhouse Capital Holding
- Land Securities Capital Markets plc
- Unite Group plc
- International Workplace Group plc
- Lendco Limited
- Barclays Bank plc
- Kensington Mortgages Company Limited
- Song Capital LLP
- Ocado
- SEGRO
- SELP
- GEP
- Grosvenor
Work highlights
Advised Hammerson Plc on the establishment of a new EMTN programme, an inaugural issuance from that programme, and an accompanying tender offer for multiple existing series of notes.
Acted for long-standing client Derwent London plc, the FTSE-250-listed property investment and development business, on the entry into a new term and revolving facilities agreement with HSBC UK Bank PLC, one of its key relationship banks, for its general corporate and working capital purposes.
Advised Land Securities Capital Markets Plc (the issuance vehicle of Land Securities Group PLC) on the issuance of its green bond with a maturity of 10 years.
Practice head
Matthew Tobin
Other key lawyers
Ed Fife