Herbert Smith Freehills wins Legal Team of the Year at Property Week Awards 2024

Herbert Smith Freehills has won Legal Team of the Year at the Property Week Awards 2024, which took place in London on 03 July 2024.

The award recognises the firm's expertise advising on some of the most significant deals and projects in the market over the past year across all asset classes. Highlights include Blackstone's sale of St Katharine Docks; a global investor on its acquisition of The Sancroft, Christchurch Court, Paternoster Square; MCR Hotels on their acquisition of the BT Tower; and ongoing advice for British Land on long-running projects at Broadgate and Canada Water.

The firm was praised for its clear commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by its membership of Real Estate Balance, the leading organisation working to improve diversity and inclusion in the real estate industry, and dedication to the ESG agenda through its approach to sustainability across all offices.

Matthew White, joint managing partner for the Real Estate practice, comments:

"I am delighted that our outstanding Real Estate team has been recognised by this award from Property Week. I would like to congratulate everyone on their collective hard work and achievement. I couldn't be more proud of our team's role in creating real value in everything they do."

The firm's real estate practice has received several awards over the past few years, including 'The Lawyer Awards 2023 – Real Estate team of the year', 'Legal Business Awards 2022 – Real Estate team of the year' and 'British Legal Awards 2022 – Property Team of the Year'.