Real Estate Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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+44 20 7367 3000Chambers Review
CMS is notable for its impressive array of borrower and lender clients. The team displays great skill in advising institutional investors, managing complex real estate structures and cross-border property portfolio transactions. The firm's areas of focus include development finance and restructurings. It is experienced across a range of asset classes.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Henderson Park on the £69 million acquisition financing of the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has deep sector knowledge and a wide pool of team members locally and globally to call on for specialist input."
"CMS has a well-resourced finance team with local presence and strong real estate, tax and construction colleagues."
"The team provides excellent service on complex matters."
"The firm has deep sector knowledge and a wide pool of team members locally and globally to call on for specialist input."
"CMS has a well-resourced finance team with local presence and strong real estate, tax and construction colleagues."
"The team provides excellent service on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Clive Swillman is sought after by both borrowers and lenders to advise on a variety of real estate finance matters. He has notable expertise in development financing, with experience in matters involving a range of asset types.
"Clive is an excellent all-round lawyer."
Simon Johnston acts for both borrowers and lenders on real estate financing transactions. His practice spans acquisition, development and investment finance.
"Simon provides useful advice based on his legal expertise, experience and market observations on complicated matters."