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Partner with deep expertise in structured real estate finance

I'm a partner in our Banking and Finance team, based in London.

With over 20 years’ experience,  I advise banks, debt funds, alternative lenders, loan agents, servicers and sponsors on all aspects of syndicated and bilateral commercial real estate finance transactions.

My expertise spans the origination and structuring of senior, mezzanine and A/B loans for both investment and development  finance transactions across all asset types including logistics, student accommodation, hotels, build-to-rent, retail and offices.

I’ve been recommended for property finance by Legal 500 since 2016 and am known for my commercial approach, industry insight and ability to deliver quality outcomes without compromise.

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Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
"James Spencer is commercial in his approach to serving clients without compromising on quality and with an enviable industry network." "James Spencer is very personable, knowledgeable and practical."
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Fast, focussed legal advice that gets real estate deals done
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We help lenders, investors and developers close deals with speed and confidence—combining deep asset class insight with joined-up legal support.
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