Real Estate Restructuring covers the strategic reorganisation of a property portfolio within a business, including refinancing, secured lending, and the alignment of asset ownership with corporate goals. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates facility agreements, deeds of priority, and cross-collateral arrangements; reviews leases, consent regimes, and break options; coordinates with banks, investors, and corporate teams; and handles registrations and releases at Registers of England and Wales to reflect the restructuring.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The work hinges on the interplay of finance, security, and property interests, with risks around leases, covenants, and title encumbrances. A solicitor provides precise drafting of security documents, ensures correct perfection of charges, and manages the timing of registrations and disposals to protect the client’s position.