Our expertise in real estate finance is extensive and diverse
We regularly advise on the financing of multi-let office buildings, development sites, care homes, industrial estates, residential blocks and portfolios, and hotels.
Our lender clients include banks, funds, development funders, and bridging lenders, and we are proud to hold approved panel solicitor status with several leading UK banks.
On the borrower side, we frequently advise offshore fund structures, complex trusts, overseas investors, developers, and family offices in securing funding from a wide range of international and domestic banks, building societies, and debt funds. When cross-jurisdictional elements are involved, we adeptly collaborate with or source overseas experts while maintaining overall responsibility for driving the transaction forward.
We understand the importance of a coordinated approach and work closely with our clients’ financial advisors to ensure transactions are completed efficiently, often within demanding timeframes.
Our real estate finance practice is complemented by the expertise of our real estate, corporate and commercial, construction, and planning teams. This allows us to offer integrated solutions without compromising on the personal service we pride ourselves on.
Examples of Our Work:
- Middle Eastern Bank: Advised on various development and investment loan transactions secured against UK property.
- Lender: Managed the mezzanine financing of a £43m shopping centre acquisition.
- High-Profile City of London Building: Facilitated the acquisition and senior and mezzanine financing totaling £100m.
- Offshore Group of Companies: Secured funding for multiple residential-led schemes across London and the South East with aggregate values exceeding £350m.
- Swiss Private Investment Fund and Leading African Bank: Managed the financing of a major hotel transaction in Africa.
- Offshore Structure: Handled the acquisition and financing of a prime central London office and retail building leased from the City of London, including a subsequent £60m refinancing.
- Offshore Fund: Advised on two portfolio refinancings with aggregate values exceeding £65m through Sharia financing arrangements with a Middle Eastern bank.
- Family Office: Assisted in the £40m refinancing of a portfolio of over 70 commercial and industrial buildings across England.
- Borrower: Facilitated a £20m financing of a retail park via a secured loan note instrument with an Asian bank.
At Asserson, we deliver seamless, comprehensive, and expert advice, ensuring our clients’ success in the dynamic field of real estate finance.