England - North West • Real estate
The team at Freeths LLP‘s Liverpool office, well-regarded for its ’outstanding commercial approach to real estate legal transactions’, is co-led by property finance expert Andrew Nichol, and Luke Hopkins, who assists a reputable portfolio of institutional lenders, including The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, HSBC Bank plc and Lloyds Bank plc. The team often assists such clients in the provision of high-value loans in relation to significant acquisitions and developments. The team has been consolidated by legal director Mark Alexander, who joined from Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP in August 2022, where he was head of real estate.
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‘Great communication and pragmatic when problems arise. Accessibility is key when working with solicitors and Freeths are always on hand.’
‘It’s rare you find good solicitors that put their ego aside for the greater good of the client, but that's what the team at Freeths provides.’
‘They are very knowledgeable, approachable and fast, particularly Andrew Nichol.’
‘An outstanding commercial approach to real estate legal transactions that cuts through the minutiae of contracts and legal jargon. The team is appropriately results-driven.’
‘A personable and discreet service that delivers results.’
‘The team has a broad level of experience across property and finance departments. The team are small enough to be very nimble which, coupled with their can-do attitude, makes them an attractive proposition when seeking bank-side solicitors.’
‘Typically, the team are accessible, and always available to discuss how best to structure a transaction. They are looking for ways to do a deal, not kill it.'
Leading individuals
Andrew is a leading real estate partner in the Liverpool market. He has over 15 years’ experience in property investment acquisitions, disposals, and management and property finance work.Andrew’s specialisms include acquisition finance, development finance, refinancing, and lending into specific structures around the Business Premises Renovation Allowance.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Nichol, Luke Hopkins