England - London • Real estate

Simmons & Simmons

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Simmons & Simmons‘ practice is headed by Mark Waghorn, who acts for all market participants in real estate finance, with a notably strong private wealth lender practice. Also key within the department are head of banking Helen Hagan, and James Taylor, a specialist in loan-on-loan financings, preferred equity, and senior and mezzanine financings. The firm also handles opco/propco structures, offshore financing and revolving credit facilities to property companies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The quality of advice and engagement is first class - overall, I believe the engagement is the best of any firm I have worked with. The partners we regularly work with are excellent. They do more upfront work when considering a transaction than other firms, which means their quotes and thoughts on deals are well considered. The ongoing advice is also first class.’

  • ‘James Taylor is very hands-on and always looks after us.’

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Key clients

  • Legal & General Group Plc
  • Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America

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Work highlights

  • Advising LGIM, the global asset management business of the Legal & General Group, on term loan facilities of £245 million secured on a portfolio of UK student accommodation.
  • Advising National Bank of Kuwait (International) plc on a £205 million real estate investment term loan facility to the family trust of a prominent Middle Eastern sponsor.

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