The team at Freeths LLP is recognised for its strong real estate offering, regularly advising banking clients on real estate finance and investment management matters tied to high-value acquisitions and residential developments. The practice also demonstrates sector expertise across retail, hospitality, and leisure. Andrew Nichol has a ‘proven track-record of getting deals over the line’ and co-leads the team with Luke Hopkins. Georgia Mitchell is a key name for real estate finance advice. Joei Chung is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Freeths LLP provides the full service of a magic circle practice without breaking the bank.’
‘Andrew Nichol has a depth of experience and a proven track-record of getting deals over the line that I have yet to see in any other transactional lawyer.'
‘Their responses and awareness are stand-out.’
‘The people are what makes our business relationship so successful. They are there when needed and they always go above and beyond to get a deal over the line.’
‘They have a personal touch. All the team are knowledgeable and very hardworking.’
Key clients
- Harworth Group plc
- JSM Group
- Bethell Group plc
- Fareham Borough Council
- Nicholson Group
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Unity Trust Bank plc
- Handelsbanken plc
- Santander UK plc
- Redwood Bank Limited
- RCI Financial Services Limited
- Nexa Finance
- Ortus Secured Finance
- CBRE Lending Services
- GB Bank
- Harworth Group plc
- JSM Group
- Bethell Group plc
- Fareham Borough Council
- Nicholson Group
Work highlights
Advising in connection with the £7m sale of Marketgate Shopping Centre in Lancaster to Marketgate Lancaster Ltd.
Advising the JSM Group in taking an assignment of existing debt in respect of Mersey House, Strand Plaza where the freehold owner was in administration.
Advising Nexa Finance Limited in respect of £7m development facility for a residential development comprising 91 residential units in Merseyside.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Joei Chung
Practice head
Andrew Nichol; Luke Hopkins
Other key lawyers
Joei Chung; Mark Alexander; Georgia Mitchell