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Macfarlanes LLP

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Praised for its ‘strong industry knowledge’, Macfarlanes LLP advises hotel, leisure, media and retail corporate occupiers and owners. The team is well-regarded for its knowledge of mixed-use developments and is a key port of call for clients operating in the living, logistics and life sciences sectors. Commended as ’a great choice for the head of real estate’, Clare Breeze is well-informed in high-value commercial property and financing matters, while Anthony Burnett-Scott’s practice encompasses mixed-use schemes and urban regeneration. Dan Marriott and Nick Barnes are active in commercial leases for both landlords and tenants, while the former also handles the commercial real estate aspects of financing transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is thorough, responsive and able to deal with items in a commercial manner.'
  • 'Excellent client service at all levels. Partner engagement and supervision of teams. Outstanding commitment.'

Key clients

  • Hayfin Capital Management LLP
  • Stanhope & Cadillac
  • Brookfield
  • Ekistics Property Advisors
  • Legal & General Capital Investments Limited
  • Stanhope Plc
  • Derwent London Featherstone Limited
  • Marshall Wace Asset Management Limited
  • Parkdean Resorts
  • Maybourne Hotel Group
  • The Economist

Work highlights

  • Advising Hayfin on the new Elizabeth line station in Mayfair.
  • Advising Legal & General Capital Investments Limited on their pre-let of the the Faber Building to RSA Insurance Limited.
  • Advising Ekistics Property Advisors on their acquisition of 19-20 St James’s Street and their subsequent refinancing.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clare Breeze

Other key lawyers

Anthony Burnett-Scott, Dan Marriott, Nick Barnes, Tania Barnes, Tom Pedder, Cate Taylor