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Michael Helfgott

Michael Helfgott

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Michael is regularly called on by both national and international clients to advise on landmark real estate deals. He specialises in high-value real estate investments and developments.

Michael's clients range from multinationals, financial institutions and substantial property funds, to famous tourist attractions and leading entrepreneurs. Michael regularly works with property developers and investors on major residential and redevelopment schemes across London and the South East.

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Since 2006 Partner, Taylor Wessing
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Since 2006 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2002 - 2006 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing

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Crimson Hotels on the purchase of the 130 key Curio Collection by Hilton branded Trafalgar Hotel, London

Advised Crimson Hotels on the purchase of the 130 key Curio Collection by Hilton branded Trafalgar Hotel, London which was marketed for sale at GBP130 million and an associated GBP250 million refinancing of two other hotels.

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Citrix on its occupational requirements

Advised Citrix in respect of their occupational requirements including the acquisition of a campus site to locate their UK headquarters and taking a lease of new office premises in Central London.

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Mezzanine equity refinancing of a solar PV utility scale battery storage unit

A financial investor on the mezzanine equity refinancing of a solar PV utility scale battery storage, including providing transaction documents (financing and security package) and coordination of local advisors to the transaction.

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