Real estate restructuring

Lawrence Graham has an unrivalled offering for lenders and borrowers alike in the distressed real estate arena. Led by partners who have experienced two real estate recessions as well as the highs of the lending boom in between, our team is able to draw on the considerable resource of our highly regarded finance, real estate, and restructuring and insolvency teams.

As well as taking care of the legal practicalities, we recognise the importance of thought leadership in a sector where learning curves are steep and the law is constantly evolving.  There is no 'one size fits all' solution to distressed real estate situations and we are committed to helping our clients to find their way through the maze of complex issues that can affect distressed real estate through bespoke training sessions, regular client 'surgeries' and seminars for industry interest groups such as our Recovery Bankers' Breakfast.


Real estate restructuring

We are able to offer a complete service including:

  • Reviews of lenders' security
  • Strategic advice on enforcement and restructuring options for lenders and borrowers
  • Advice on exit strategies - including refinancing, schemes of arrangement, pre-packs, and debt trading
  • Advice on enforcement including appointments and validity opinions
  • Documentation of consensual restructurings from bilateral through to complex structured lending arrangements
  • Legal considerations surrounding the establishment of special purpose workout vehicles for lenders
  • Disposals in exercise of a power of sale
  • Documentation of profit share, overage and asset management arrangements
  • Advising conflicting stakeholders in complex intercreditor arrangements

Real estate restructuring

We have significant experience in restructuring real estate debt finance transactions, ranging from covenant resets through to complex debt and equity restructurings, and covering various asset classes including developments, retail, hotels, healthcare, offices and industrial.

We advise both lenders and borrowers and so have a broad perspective of all issues facing both sides. The relative strengths and interests of the various stakeholders can result in complex restructuring arrangements, involving debt for equity swaps, PIKs, PICs, deferrals of interest or principal, new money, and also structuring the creditor's upside arrangements and equity kickers.

We also advise CMBS special servicers in connection with defaulting or maturing loans, or in respect of issues arising higher up in the structure.


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Restructuring, Recovery & Insolvency - The Angle, Issue 39
The latest legal developments in corporate restructuring, recovery and insolvency.
14 Mar 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF

Real estate brochure
An overview of our leading real estate practice
28 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

Restructuring, Recovery & Insolvency - The Angle, Issue 38
The latest news and developments in all aspects of restructuring, recovery and insolvency law.
12 Oct 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

Restructuring, Recovery & Insolvency - The Angle, Issue 37
The latest news and developments in all aspects of restructuring, recovery and insolvency law.
14 Jun 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

Restructuring, Recovery & Insolvency - The Angle, Issue 36
The latest news and developments in all aspects of restructuring, recovery and insolvency law.
16 Feb 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

Restructuring, Recovery & Insolvency - The Angle, Issue 35
The latest news and developments in all aspects of restructuring, recovery and insolvency law.
02 Sep 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

Restructuring, Recovery & Insolvency - The Angle, Issue 34
The latest news and developments in all aspects of restructuring, recovery and insolvency law.
30 Jun 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

Restructuring, Recovery & Insolvency - The Angle, Issue 33
The latest news and developments in all aspects of restructuring, recovery and insolvency law.
12 Feb 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

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Lawrence Graham wins Insolvency Law Firm of the Year
LG wins Law Firm of the Year at the Insolvency and Rescue Awards
Oct 2011 MORE

Successful restructuring of 16 Hilton Hotels
LG has acted for the owners on the successful restructuring of their multi-syndicated senior, stretch senior and mezzanine debt aggregating in excess of £340m, secured on a portfolio of 16 Hilton-managed hotels
Apr 2011 MORE

Real estate restructuring

"Lawrence Graham is known for its high-quality advice, value for money and "no-nonsense approach" - Chambers UK

"This significant mid-market player has a historical focus on the insolvency side, commercial and efficient" - Chambers UK

"A dynamic force in the mid-market, the technically strong and approachable Lawrence Graham continues to strengthen its ties with the banking community" - The Legal 500 UK


Nick Turner
Partner, Head of Banking
Nick Turner
Iain Thomas
Partner, Real Estate
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Iain Shurwood
Partner, Finance
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