England - London • Real estate
Fieldfisher
Philip Abbott and Iain Thomas lead the team at Fieldfisher, which ‘provides a high level of legal advice combined with a flexible and commercially oriented approach’. It remains known for its strong property finance capabilities across Europe. Jayne Backett is often involved in complex intercreditor arrangements and restructuring work, while Christian Francis is known for working with senior lenders, life insurers and debt funds. Oliver Abel Smith is a specialist in ground rents as an asset class and is experienced in advising alternative lenders on their funding arrangements.
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Testimonials
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‘There is a real sense of team between us (the client) and Fieldfisher. There is a thorough understanding of our business, and advice provided is relevant and cognisant of our risk profile.'
'Transactions are complex, and the Fieldfisher team is highly competent in helping us navigate our way through these complexities. While counterparts are represented by Magic Circle firms, we never feel underpowered with the support provided by the Fieldfisher legal team.’
‘Oliver Abel Smith is able to pick up complex issues quickly and understand their relevance to our business and strategic objectives. He takes great care to understand the practicalities of our business and how the requirements of the financing documents can impact upon these.'
‘Great mix of property and finance expertise.’
‘Focussed on getting the transaction done and leading the process on our behalf.’
‘The team at Fieldfisher provides a high level of legal advice combined with a flexible and commercially oriented approach. They have the ability to provide legal support with complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, due to their network of offices in various key jurisdictions, with the London team seamlessly coordinating and managing the work of local counsel.’
‘Philip Abbot is an excellent partner, who combines an extremely broad know-how with a hands-on and practical approach to the negotiations.’
Key clients
- Puma Property Finance Limited
- Invesco
Work highlights
- Acted as English advisors to Invesco UK Limited, on a £30m loan to Karma Kitchen, a business that transforms industrial spaces into so-called "dark kitchens".
- English advisors to Puma Property Finance on a £33m facility to redevelop the six-storey Mountbatten House in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
- Counsel to Puma Secured Finance DAC (as lender) on a circa £30.7 million financing to Taurus (Parsons Green) Limited (as borrower) in connection with the acquisition of Alexander House to develop the property into a sustainable office space based in Parsons Greens, London.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philip Abbott, Iain Thomas