Christopher Chan

Partner
Head of Real Estate Finance
Excellent in all ways - he has detailed market knowledge and a deep understanding of what we need.
— Chambers UK, 2026
London
About

Chris Chan is a London finance partner with extensive experience advising both lenders and sponsors on all aspects of real estate finance, from origination through to restructuring and at all components of the capital stack.

Chris has experience in dealing with all the major asset classes and sectors including residential, hotel and leisure, commercial, retail and student accommodation both on UK transactions and across many jurisdictions in Europe.

“Superb, always across all matters on a deal and excellent at managing people and expectations.”
— Client, Legal 500, 2025

 

 

Areas of FocusReal EstateCorporateFinance
Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

EXPERIENCE

  • Cheyne Capital and Stanhope plc, through a newly formed joint venture, on GBP450 million acquisition of the Red Lion Court office development site from Landsec.
  • ICG Real Estate in relation to development facilities cGBP300 million made available to Related Argent to assist with the development of two BtR schemes in London.
  • Harrison Street and its JV partners in relation to their UK and European financings across a variety of asset classes including senior living, PBSA, BtR and science parks.
  • Far East Consortium on a GBP200 million development facility for the Consort Place mixed-use project in Canary Wharf.
  • Market Tech Holdings on a GBP900 million refinancing arranged by AIG Asset Management of its Camden portfolio.
Languages
  • English
Education
  • College of Law York, Legal Practice Course (Distinction), 2005
  • University of Leeds, Bachelor of Laws LLB, 2000 to 2003

My latest insights

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DLA Piper advise Cheyne Capital and Stanhope on GBP450 million South Bank office...

30 September 2025

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DLA Piper advises Harrison Street on sale of student accommodation assets to GSA

11 May 2022 .2 minute read

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DLA Piper advises Hadley Property Group on Stratford site purchase

28 February 2022 .3 minute read

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+44 (0)20 7153 7250
(Work, London)