Caroline Humble
Mayer Brown International LLPMayer Brown International LLP employs its broader advisory practice to assist clients on finance, tax, environmental, planning and construction issues as they arise in relation to developments. The firm has seen especial strength in primary office developments recently. The firm is also equipped to handle logistics and residential matters, including where they involve cross-border considerations. Experienced in advising Asian and European investors entering the UK market, Chris Harvey oversees the practice alongside Andrew Hepner. Jeremy Clay is a central name to the team, advising on structured developments. Caroline Humble and Iain Roberts are office space experts.
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‘They are very familiar with and understand our practices and expectations. This is very critical for overseas investors.'
'Their understanding and thorough advice to help investors making decisions is essential to move things forward and conclude matters.’
‘Chris Harvey's response time is fast and to the point, and he is helpful in sourcing other necessary means to resolve a matter, thus making overseas investment easier when we are remote and may not be fully aware of all rules, regulations, and practices locally.’
Key clients
- Bain Capital, LP
- Cheyne Capital Management
- Chinachem Group
- Crosstree Real Estate Partners LLP
- Generali
- Hang Seng Bank Limited
- Helical Plc
- LLK/Infinitus
- The British Land Company Plc
- Tide Construction
- Circle Properties
- Wirtgen Invest Holding GmbH
- Cabot Properties, Inc
Work highlights
- Representing Chinachem Group, a property developer based in Hong Kong, on the £349.5 million acquisition of One New Street Square, London EC4 from Landsec.
- Advised a consortium of fund shareholders of Generali, a major Italian insurance institution, on the sale of a 50% interest in a Dutch BV’s ownership of a newly developed office tower in the City (One Fen Court) for £325 million.
- Advised Bain Capital Credit, L.P., on the establishment of its up to €600 million European programmatic joint venture with Conren Tramway focusing on logistics assets with a particular focus on Spain and Portugal.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Iain Roberts
Mayer Brown International LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Harvey, Andrew Hepner