Real Estate Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Addleshaw Goddard acts for an impressive roster of clients that includes many of the leading clearing banks as well as German and Islamic banks. The firm's client base also includes alternative lenders, funds and insurers, and increasingly acts for borrowers. The team is active across a wide range of complex real estate matters, including development and acquisition financing. It exhibits strong hotel finance capabilities.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard acted for OakNorth Bank in a £95 million financing of a portfolio of over 200 pubs across the UK.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers have great experience across the industry and are always keen to seek solutions."
"The team has excellent knowledge and provide sound advice."
"Addleshaw Goddard's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters clearly and efficiently is much appreciated."
"The lawyers have great experience across the industry and are always keen to seek solutions."
"The team has excellent knowledge and provide sound advice."
"Addleshaw Goddard's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters clearly and efficiently is much appreciated."
Notable Practitioners
Francisca Sepúlveda is sought after for her experience in development and acquisition finance matters spanning a range of asset classes. She acts for both borrowers and lenders.
Sarah Egbu has an active practice advising lenders and sponsors on development and acquisition financing. She has particular expertise in hotel finance and represented many international banking clients,
"Sarah is great at solving complex issues and has a thoughtful and considered approach."
"Sarah ticks all boxes for reliability and helpfulness no matter how small or large the matter."
"Sarah's ability to draw on her many years of experience is particularly commendable. She is a fantastic asset."
Zak Ikponmwosa has a notable real estate finance practice. He acts for a range of clients, including investment banks, on development financing for student accommodation and properties.
"Zak is hands-on, has excellent commercial awareness and business understanding."
Zoe Maurer has experience handling a wide range of transactions on behalf of both borrowers and lenders. She heads the real estate finance practice at Addleshaw Goddard.
"I would recommend working with Zoe to anyone; she is always in the details but aware of the bigger picture as well."
"Zoe is very personable and knowledgeable."
Ian Kynoch advises on a range of real estate finance matters, with experience acting for both borrower and lender-side clients. He has notable expertise in the build-to-rent sector.
"Ian's expertise and pragmatic approach is greatly appreciated."
"Ian provides sound and prudent advice, whilst importantly remaining commercially-focused on delivering timely solutions."
"Ian is knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with."