Noted for its ability ‘to provide consistent and seamless real estate coverage’ across all major European countries, Clifford Chance LLP maintains an international real estate investment expertise, advising global investors on their investment and joint venture matters. The firm has seen recent activity in the primary office and logistics sectors. Nigel Howorth oversees the practice, containing the likes of Adrian Levy, and Alis Pay, a specialist in cross-border property portfolio transactions. Ian Painter is experienced in pre-lets and joint ventures. Mark Payne, advisor to international investors and funds, is another noted practitioner. Ian Painter advises on alternative assets, including film studio, logistics, data centre and life sciences assets.
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'Ian and his team are extremely knowledgeable, responsive and friendly.’
‘Clifford Chance are one of the only firms in Europe able to provide consistent and seamless real estate coverage across all of the main countries of Europe.’
‘Ian Painter provides a consistent, exceptional service and makes his clients feel that they're in safe hands.’
‘Alis Pay is highly recommended for her ability to coordinate large pan-European deals.’
‘Clifford Chance team provided seamless practical advice, across multiple jurisdictions and real estate sub-segments.’
‘Alis Pay and Ben Redding are exceptional. You feel in safe hands.’
‘Alis Pay is absolutely outstanding’
‘Matt Taylor and Ian Painter are forensic in their analysis of legal documents and make sure the legal documentation process is very well organised.'
Key clients
- Aldau Development
- Angelo Gordon
- Apollo Global Management
- Art-Invest
- AshbyCapital
- AXA IM
- Battersea Power Station Development Company
- BentallGreenOak
- Blackstone
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Canary Wharf Group
- Castleforge
- CK Asset Holdings
- Coin Street Community Builders
- Corinthia Hotels
- EQT Exeter
- GIC
- Global Switch
- GLP
- Hammerson plc
Work highlights
- Advised Mirastar and KKR on their acquisition of Mountpark's wholly let Warrington Omega II site in one of the UK's premier logistics locations.
- Acting for Helical on the sale of 25 Charterhouse Square, a Grade A office in Farringdon overlooking the historic Charterhouse Square.
- Advised Liu Chong Hing Investment, a Hong Kong-listed group, on the acquisition of central London retail and office property, Barratt House, 341-349 Oxford Street.
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Nigel Howorth