Real Estate Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Ashurst possesses a highly specialised team of property finance experts who work closely with major investors. The firm draws expertise from its sizeable banking group to offer a one-stop shop for clients. It offers broad knowledge of all levels of debt financing, as well as hybrid and derivatives financing and real estate capital markets deals. The firm's capabilities include cross-jurisdictional real estate matters.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst acted as lead counsel for Almacantar on its £200 million refinancing of 2 Southbank Place.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Ashurst has good technical ability and strong representation against other parties."
"Ashurst has considerable and diverse experience across various legal matters."
"The team at Ashurst has good technical ability and strong representation against other parties."
"Ashurst has considerable and diverse experience across various legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Ruth Harris possesses extensive experience acting across a broad range of sophisticated real estate finance transactions, including restructuring and development matters.
"Ruth is one of the best in the business."
"Ruth is just brilliant; she is highly intelligent and a great partner."
"Ruth is extremely well-regarded and very commercial; she does a whole range of deals."
Sarah Watkinson frequently advises financial institutions and private equity investors on a broad range of real estate financing transactions. Her practice spans development, investment and structured financing matters.
"Sarah is exceptional to work with; her commercial acumen and knowledge of the law have been a huge help."
"Sarah is a very experienced practitioner who knows how to move financings over the line."
Stuart Blacklock acts on a variety of transactions for lenders and sponsors on cross-border financing transactions across Europe.
"Stuart is good at guiding clients through complex processes."
Ranked Lawyers at
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