Paul Lyons
GoodwinGoodwin’s real estate finance team often advises on acquisitions, sales, and investments concerning real estate assets. Richard Semple - a seasoned transactional lawyer - leads the practice with a ‘very commercial and pragmatic approach towards driving forward a transaction’. Semple is particularly active on cross-border financing matters, spanning the UK, Europe, and US. Toby Young has strong experience in leading financing, refinancing, and development financing of property. Real estate debt finance specialist Paul Lyons is also recommended.
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‘The team was very helpful with explaining complex concepts to our internal stakeholders who had never worked on this type of transaction before, and also going above and beyond to help our stakeholders with a plethora of workstreams.’
‘I was pleased with Richard Semple who dealt with and addressed all of my concerns well, despite the complexities of the transaction alongside other numerous challenges which were presented by numerous other counterparties.'
'Richard Semple managed all of our internal stakeholders well and provided support above and beyond where needed, and he is also very commercial and pragmatic with his approach towards driving forward a transaction.’
‘Goodwin are one of our preferred fund law firms. They have strength in depth.’
Key clients
- BentallGreenOak
- Meadow Partners
- Ares Funds
- London Square Developments
- Partners Group
Work highlights
- Advised Fidelity International as sponsor in respect of a financing of the acquisition of three Jersey companies which together own 99 Queen Victoria Street, London.
- Advised on the sale of LSQ Management Limited and London Square Developments (Holdings) Limited to Aldar Development (LSQ) Limited for an enterprise value of £230 million.
- Advised VIAM, including its affiliates, in the completion of an investment into Neo-Concept Group, a leading Hong Kong headquartered sustainable fashion designer and manufacturer for international brands and retailers.
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Richard Semple