SJ Berwin has advised British Land on the £2.1bn refinancing of Broadgate Estate in London. Real estate partners Lewis Myers and Stephen Wilson led the SJ Berwin team while Simmons & Simmons partner John Davies advised on the banking aspects. Allen & Overy partner Christian Lambie advised arrangers Morgan Stanley.

Berwin Leighton Paisner has scored a lucrative role advising the management of London landmark Alexandra Palace on its multi-million pound redevelopment. Head of projects Tessa Kimber led the BLP team and Howard Kennedy partner Iain Harris is leading a team for the charitable trust that owns the site.