Long renowned for its property finance work, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP acts for both borrowers and lenders, in the UK and frequently in Europe. The team is headed up by Simon Chadney, a highly experienced real estate finance partner whose recent engagements include lender-side advice on cross-jurisdictional refinancings. Other key figures include Gary Hommel, who is well-versed in lender-side work related to residential and hospitality real estate financing. Chris Mann is often turned to by lenders to act as lead counsel for a range of property financing acquisitions in the UK and Europe.
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Key clients
- BNPP
- British Land
- Brockton Capital
- Brookfield
- Cain International
- Canary Wharf Group
- CPPIB
- Deutsche Bank
- Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
- Hammerson
- Moorfield
- Morgan Stanley
- PGIM
- PIMCO
- Shaftesbury Capital
- Societe Generale
- Standard Chartered
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Chris Mann
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Chadney