
Simon Hopewell Consultant Solicitor
Simon is a real estate finance lawyer with over twenty-five years' experience in advising lenders and borrowers on traditional secured lending, structured finance, and real estate finance matters.
Most recently he has built a Buy to Let conveyancing practice acting for Buy to Let investors and their associated lenders. He also acts for a number of bridge lenders and high street lenders in the commercial lending market and has an extensive network of contacts within the commercial real estate and development lending market.
Simon's varied career has included spending periods in-house at:
- Deutsche Bank where he ran a transaction management group acting for clients such as British Land and ICG.
- Head of group legal at Kensington Mortgages responsible for all legal aspects of funding the group through its Securitisation Programme and Warehouse funding panel
- Director at Sanne Group in Jersey where he set up a corporate administration team operating in Jersey, Luxembourg and Dublin
Simon can assist bridge lenders, corporate lenders and more traditional regulated lenders in all aspects of the lending process and given his varied experience can also assist with related corporate matter including JV / shareholders agreements, partnership agreements and other corporate matters where legal knowledge combined with a commercial view are required.
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Honestly the best lawyers I've ever dealt with. Never had to chase for anything especially as I was purchasing via Auction! William Allenby was professional, efficient and CONTACTABLE!
Simon Hopewell and his team did an excellent job. I have used quite a few conveyancing solicitors over the years and its rare to find a team that are so helpful and proactive
Great communication and efficiency
What an amazing service by Simon Hopewell and his team, Everything at best - Communication, service speed and more . Thank you
they are spot-on
Simon and his team got another property over the line. They have completed a number of transactions for me and have delivered every time would definitely recommend. DTM
Always a great service from the whole team. Nothing is to much trouble. and a quick service
Great communication and speedy responses. Lovely personal experience with allocated manager who couldn’t do enough. Very pleased
Simon Hopewell and his team did a great job on a personal home refinance for me. William Allenby was especially supportive and kept in close contact with me throughout which was greatly...
Dedicated team, with extensive experince. Good value for money. Will be using Setfords again.
Briloiant experience from start to finish. We have used Setfords for multiple purchases and sales.
Because of their professionalism honesty, kind and supportive from their solicitors including administrative staff. Well done Setfords team. Keep the flag flying.
Mr William Allenby is a very competent solicitor who knows what he is doing. He is very friendly and answer questions promptly
Simon Hopewell and the team kept us very well informed throughout the process. Shelby was particularly supportive when issues arose making the whole transition process very smooth. Would highly...
Fantastic service Will was fantastic from start to finish really impressed
Simon Hopewell and his team carried out a number of quite complicated re-mortgages which included lease extensions and transfers. We were extremely pleased and impressed with the high quality of...
The best solicitors I have dealt with. Not just professional but compassionate as well helping me through a very difficult situation. I cannot give them enough praise. Thank you William and Ashley.
Simon Hopewell and his team really went above and beyond to help me with a recent house move. The communication from Simon and Shelby was excellent I was kept informed throughout the process and I...
Amazing experience with Simon Hopewell's team. very efficient, highly reccomended
It has been a pleasure working with Simon Hopewell and his team. Sincerely appreciate team’s speed and coordination and pulling completion together before deadline. Special thanks to Will for clear...
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