Hamlins LLP ‘punch above their weight’ in real estate finance of development and investment property, and has a strong focus on student accommodation, hotel developments, high-end residential developments and apartment complexes. Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is an ’excellent lawyer’ who specialises in secured lending for real estate and corporate acquisition transactions.
Testimonials
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‘High quality, with integrity, dynamic team which is always available and able to support you and your clients in the best possible manner. A team that can make the impossible possible!’
‘Aselle Djumbaeva-Wood is a mentor not only to her team but to her customers as well, both professionally and personally. Aselle has a very personal touch to any transaction she's involved with and has proven many times that she excels and overdelivers. Her charisma and positive attitude makes her an amazing partner to work with.’
‘Hamlins are relatively small firm but punch above their weight in real estate. They have deep knowledge and experience in this arena and provide a partner-led service.’
‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is a pleasure to work with. She is very efficient and calm. She also has an excellent rapport with solicitors acting for the other side on the deal.’
‘Efficient work and excellent service.’
‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is an excellent lawyer who gives good advice and ensures she provides the best possible service.’
‘Very professional, efficient and service oriented.’
Key clients
- Bangkok Bank Pcl
- Handelsbanken plc
- Segada LP
- Shaviram Group
- Silvertown Group
- The Sports & Leisure Group
Work highlights
- Advising a group of property investment and development companies owned by a high net worth family on 13 transactions.
- Advising Shaviram Group companies on investment and development loan, including a loan from PRS Finance Plc to refinance a recently developed property in South East England; and a development loan from a niche lender in relation to a permitted development of an office building in Staines.
- Advising Bangkok Bank Pcl in relation real estate investment loans, leveraged loans and development loans, including the refinancing of existing loan facilities to off-shore companies which hold properties in London; and a parent company guarantee from an English company in relation to revolving credit facilities to its subsidiary in Thailand.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood