Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner joins the ranking this year having continued to build out its UK securitisation practice. The firm now provides 'excellent partner availability and solid knowledge of the UK securitisation market', and clients remark that it is 'a top-class all-round real estate law firm that retains some excellent lawyers'. Will Trotman, who joined from Linklaters LLP in late 2022, and real estate finance specialist Eleanor Hunwicks lead the practice. Trotman has 'top-notch expertise' and is recognised as a talented structured finance and securitisation lawyer for asset-backed finance deals. He has notable experience in RMBS, CMBS, asset-backed warehouse facilities, and portfolio acquisition financings. Trotman is 'hardworking and 100% committed, and he fights for sensible points and manages to maintain a good relationship with everyone despite the fight!'.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘BCLP has been building out their securitisation practice in the UK. with some stellar senior level recruitment. They have excellent partner availability and solid knowledge of the UK securitisation market’

  • ‘William Trotman is an excellent partner, with top-notch expertise within the the sector.’

  • ‘Will Trotman - a friendly and personable partner. Very commercially minded and will always give clear practical advice. Always a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Will Trotman is a superb addition to the team : extremely user-friendly and approachable with considerable knowledge across an array of transactions.’

  • ‘Historically a top class all-round real estate law firm. It has hired some good people and still retains some excellent lawyers.’

  • ‘Will Trotman is excellent. He manages both the legal team and the client very well on transactions. Hardworking and 100% committed, he is excellent to have working for you and a delight to work with. Clients like his style. He isn't aggressive but fights for sensible points and manages to maintain a good relationship with everyone.’

  • 'William Trotman - always a pleasure to work with. Will always brings a positive attitude to a deal. He is meticulous with his organisation, and manages processes with ease. His knowledge of transactions is invaluable, and means he is able solve problems quickly and effectively. He manages junior resources well, but ensures he always on top of what is going on.'

  • ‘William Trotman is very pragmatic and commercial. He deals with points of contention with ease and is always a pleasure to deal with. He is always ready to discuss points which are contentious and find a way through for all parties, which is extremely important for a transactional lawyer.’

Key clients

  • CBRE Loan Services
  • Situs International
  • Trimont Real Estate Advisors
  • Apex (formerly Sanne)
  • Mount Street

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

William Trotman, Eleanor Hunwicks