Priya Dasani
Associate
Priya is a dynamic banking associate, known for her proactive approach and diligence in navigating complex real estate finance transactions.
Associate
Priya is a dynamic banking associate, known for her proactive approach and diligence in navigating complex real estate finance transactions.
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Priya specialises in real estate finance, expertly guiding clients through both investment and development financings. Her client base includes prominent names such as NatWest, Investec Real Estate and Leumi UK. She completed a seven-month secondment with Leumi UK, demonstrating her commitment and ability to integrate seamlessly into client teams.
Her work often involves cross-border elements, ensuring that clients can navigate intricate financial landscapes with confidence. Whether advising on student accommodation, hotels or industrial portfolios, Priya's proactive nature and ability to push deals through efficiently make her a trusted partner in high-stakes financings.
Clients value Priya for her hard work and commitment to their success which provides them with the confidence to pursue their strategic goals. Her ability to act as an extension of her clients' teams, combined with her personable nature, sets her apart in the competitive field of real estate finance.
Leumi - PBSA acquisition and development financings
Showcasing Stephenson Harwood’s PBSA expertise, acted for Leumi UK on a series of acquisition and development financings, enabling student accommodation projects across the UK—one of the leading asset classes in UK finance.
Leumi – Financing demolition works for Leumi
Advised Leumi UK on a £29 million financing for demolition works at a central Birmingham site, paving the way for new residential developments.
Leumi – Complex bridge financing
Delivered a complex £40 million bridge financing for Leumi in relation to a UK-wide portfolio of industrial and office assets, requiring precision and efficiency to address intricate completion mechanics.
NatWest – Refinance of logistics portfolio
Supported NatWest on a £76 million refinancing of a portfolio of logistics assets, one of the UK's fastest-growing real estate sectors.
NatWest – Refinance of a mixed-use portfolio
Advised NatWest on a £125 million refinancing of 30+ mixed-use properties across England for a borrowing group of 20+ companies, supporting the growth strategy of a major UK property investor in the commercial, industrial and residential sectors.
Investec – Financing of Orient House
Breaking new ground, acted for Investec on their first deal with leading build-to-rent specialist, Realstar Group - a £22 million financing of a multi-family scheme in central Manchester, supporting highly-amenitised rental homes and boosting the city's housing market and growth trajectory.
Hotel and residences refinance
Helped a multinational conglomerate with a £553 million phased refinancing of a renowned hotel chain and residences in the heart of London.
LXi REIT - Refinancing and restructure
Acted for LXi REIT plc on a £565 million refinancing as part of a £773 million refinancing and group restructuring, involving multiple jurisdictions, to deliver a high-value and complex transaction in a tight timeframe. LXi’s portfolio includes major hotels, supermarkets, and leisure sites.
Canada Life – Financing urban logistics scheme
Supported Canada Life on a £101 million financing of five urban logistics schemes across London, which helped support a new lending relationship between Canada Life and Valor Real Estate Partners.
Barings – Transformation of shopping centre
Advised Barings on the £65 million financing of pre-development works at a shopping centre to get the site shovel ready for a multimillion-pound transformation into a life science park, hotel, and retail destination.
