William Saunders
Stephenson HarwoodWorking with a wide array of onshore and offshore clients, Stephenson Harwood undertakes a broad range of real estate fund work, from structuring and launch through to operational aspects and acquisitions. William Saunders acts for the firm’s key offshore fund and investment manager clients on their portfolio acquisitions. Simon Brading‘s active practice focuses on large development, investment, and funding transactions.
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- ‘The firm has strength in depth and knows our businesses. The unique characteristic is the ability to advise based on commercial situations.'
‘The main contact is William Saunders, a partner in the company. You can have an open and robust conversation with William and then decide the best way forward. I value William’s openness and ability to recognise commercial arguments.'
'Nick Horton is a valuable person to have on your side. He is also open and direct which is what you need in detailed and complex negotiations.'
'Kim Owens is a great lawyer who keeps the transaction moving. She is very professional and adapts to different situations.’
‘The seniors are good at coordinating all aspects of the transaction across real estate, tax, debt and corporate.'
‘Stewart Scott is exceptional and Simon Brading is a good coordinator.'
Key clients
- Grit Real Estate Income Group
- Mayfair Capital Thematic Growth Fund
- PME African Infrastructure Opportunities
- Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited
- Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund
- Tristan Capital Partners
- Rynda Healthcare
- Inspired Education Group
- M&G Real Estate
- BentallGreenOak
- Gravis Capital Management
- Panmure Gordon
- Jefferies International
- Scape UK Management
- Firethorn Trust
- Longmead Capital
- Magnetar Capital
- Select Alternative Investments
Work highlights
- Acted for Grit Real Estate Income Group concerning its proposed "related party" and "class 2" transactions under the UK Listing Rules.
- Acted for Mayfair Capital Thematic Growth Fund concerning its acquisition of a portfolio of self-storage real estate assets.
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