Caroline Humble

Caroline is the lead partner for key client British Land and during 2017 she advised British Land on the sale of the “Cheesegrater” for £1.15 billion. She has also advised British Land in relation to their super prime development of Clarges, Mayfair; their scheme at Blossom Street, Shoreditch and manages their prime Central London mixed use campus at Paddington Central. Most recently in 2018, Caroline advised British Land on their acquisition of the Woolwich Arsenal Estate. She also represents a number of private equity real estate clients including Brookfield Global, Cabot Properties and Kennedy Wilson. Notable transactions in 2017 include acting for Cabot Properties on the sale of their first UK portfolio of industrial properties to London Metric for £116 million.

Caroline is commended for her “tenacity” and “commercial attitude” and is noted by clients as “experienced and commercially minded” (Legal 500).

She joined Mayer Brown in 2002 and was made partner in 2012.

• Advising the British Land Company plc on their prime mixed use campus at Paddington Central - one of their key London campuses. We advise on all aspects of the development, leasing and asset management and most recently in 2017 acted on all the office pre-letting agreements in 4 Kingdom Street, the first building British Land has developed since acquiring the campus in 2013.
• Advising the British Land Company plc on the acquisition, redevelopment and leasing of their super-prime residential scheme at Clarges Mayfair. The scheme also includes high quality prime office space, retail and affordable housing.
• Advised Kennedy Wilson Europe on the construction and development aspects of their PRS-led scheme at Pioneer Point, Ilford. Caroline acted for Kennedy Wilson on all aspects of operating the acquisition of the property in 2016 and have advised on related construction and development matters.

• Caroline Humble is frequently called upon by major property investors and private equity funds to advise on high-value real estate transactions. She has considerable expertise in both development and investment matters relating to office, logistics and mixed-use assets. "Caroline is diligent and provides thorough advice." - Chambers UK
• Listed as a Leading individual and key lawyer for Commercial Property - Legal 500
• Caroline Humble  is frequently called upon by major property investors and private equity funds to advise on high-value real estate transactions. She has considerable expertise in both development and investment matters relating to office, logistics and mixed-use assets. "It's always a joy to work with her." "Caroline is a class act." "She is very diligent, thorough and responsive." – Chambers UK
• Listed as a Leading Individual and key lawyer for Commercial Property Caroline is ‘an outstanding individual who is incredibly bright yet fiercely commercial’. – Legal 500
• Caroline Humble is frequently called upon by major property investors and private equity funds to advise on high-value real estate transactions. She has considerable expertise in both development and investment matters. According to a client, "Caroline is a superb lawyer who is excellent at managing complex projects and transactions, and who shows a great understanding of the legal detail as well as the commercial implications of her advice." – Chambers UK
• Commended for her "tenacity" and "commercial attitude" "Caroline Humble is another standout name"; "experienced and knowledgeable"; "experienced and commercially minded"; "a rising star" Legal 500