Macfarlanes LLP
Nick has experience of a broad range of commercial real estate work, including development and investment work, joint ventures, commercial lettings (acting for both landlords and tenants) and debt financing.
England - London • Real estate
Macfarlanes LLP
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 are driven to get deals over the line, have strong industry knowledge and bring in specialists from the rest of the firm as needed.’
- ‘One of the best law firms I have worked with. Their standout quality is that they are extremely flexible to client requirements and very commercial in their approach.’
- ‘Excellent quality of work overall and very good negotiators. They work extremely hard to get the best results for their clients.’
- 'It is a genuine partner-led team that works in small groups, so you are always dealing with someone knowledgeable on a deal. They work quickly and efficiently and deal with legal minutiae behind the scenes, ensuring our time is focussed on the key commercial issues.’
- ‘They are personable with us and our counter-parties and make dealing with complex legal issues seem as straightforward as possible.’
- ‘Dan Marriott is a hands-on partner and has a strong supporting associate/senior associate team.’
- ‘Dan Marriott gives excellent advice, and I would be extremely happy to recommend to any client.’
- ‘Nick Barnes is very thorough and keeps on top of all the potential issues facing complex multi-faceted developments.’
Key clients
- Stanhope plc
- Stanhope plc & Cadillac Fairview
- Legal & General
- Ministry of Sound
- Realstar Group
Work highlights
- Advised Stanhope Plc on the joint venture between Stanhope, Cadillac Fairview and Thomas White Oxford to develop a life sciences hub, Oxford North.
- Advised Legal & General Residential (BTR) on forward funding in Cardiff to deliver 715 Build to Rent (BTR) apartments at the former Brains Brewery site in Central Quay.
- Advised Realstar Group on the purchase and forward funding of a build to rent scheme at Latitude Blue, Leeds which will include circa 488 build to rent apartments.
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Macfarlanes LLP
Dan has a broad practice in all aspects of commercial real estate. His work includes property development, the negotiation of commercial leases for both landlords and tenants, sale and leaseback transactions and the commercial real estate aspects of financing transactions and commercial mergers and acquisitions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Breeze