England - London • Real estate
Farrer & Co
With a strong borrower-side practice, Farrer & Co is also sought out for its expertise advising major institutional investors, including royal charter bodies, charitable trusts and unincorporated associations. Team lead Martin Blake‘s practice focuses on acquisition financings and general lending transactions. Simon Graham’s specialisms include art finance, acquisition finance and private placements.
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‘Very knowledgeable and able to work through challenges to ensure the best outcome.’
‘Very commercial in advising what has become market standard, what is acceptable and what points are worth fighting.’
'Great people to work with.'
'Broad understanding of the issues in the business.'
'What is important is finding a firm with good lawyers who engage with you, and Farrer & Co is that.'
'Farrer & Co have good people at all levels.'
Key clients
- Deutsche Bank (UK)
- Deutsche Bank (Luxembourg)
- Deutsche Bank (Suisse)
- Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd
- Arbuthnot Latham & Co., Ltd
- Coutts & Co
- WayPark Commercial Mortgages Limited
- Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Limited
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Triodos Bank NV
Work highlights
- Acted for DB Bank UK Limited in relation to the amendment and restatement of a bespoke £150 million credit facility comprised of a £10 million revolving credit facility and £140 million available for property acquisitions, subsequent equity releases and development tranches.
- Acted for our longstanding client Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. in relation to the amendment and restatement of a £135 million credit facility that was previously made available to a Gibraltar company that is secured on a portfolio of Japanese artwork and also on a large commercial property.
- Advised Deutsche Bank UK on an approx. £84 million investment portfolio financing to an English borrower group consisting of companies, trusts and limited liability partnerships owning six aparthotel properties across London, Brighton and Manchester.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Blake