With demonstrable expertise in the corporate occupier space, Mayer Brown International LLP adopts an interdisciplinary approach by liaising with its tax, finance, planning, and environmental disciplines. Acting for major property corporations and private equity funds, the firm handles leasing and asset management work, the relocations of UK headquarters, development schemes, and works across the office, residential, and commercial spaces. Chris Harvey illustrates skill in complex investment and development transactions for Asian, US, and European clients, while Andrew Hepner focuses on structured real estate finance, advising both lenders and sponsors. Iain Roberts is recommended for his strengths in high-value investment transactions and mixed-use property development, whereas Caroline Humble frequently acts for major private equity real estate clients. Simon Price is noted for his expertise in the acquisition and disposal of real estate assets and holding structures.
Testimonials
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‘Mayer Brown has been advised us on matters relating to our portfolio of UK commercial properties for years. We are satisfied with their services and they are our preferred legal advisors for matters relating to commercial properties in England.’
Key clients
- Crosstree Real Estate Partners
- Generali
- WEPA Hygieneprodukte
- Helical
- LLK/Infinitus
- The British Land Company
- Scientific Games International
- Tribeca Holdings
- Wirtgen Invest Holding
- Cabot Properties
Work highlights
- Advised British Land on its agreement for Reed Smith to take over 126,000 sq.ft. of Grade A offices in Blossom Yard and Blossom Studios at British Land’s new development at Norton Folgate, Shoreditch.
- Advised British Land on its agreement for Virgin Media O2 to take a 10-year lease of 87,000 sq.ft. at a new headquarters at 3 Sheldon Square.
- Advised Helical in connection with The Bower, Old Street, valued at over £250m.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Harvey, Andrew Hepner