Ruth Harris

Ruth co-leads the firm’s Global Data Centre Infrastructure Platform, advising developers, operators and financiers on the implications of the rapidly evolving landscape for data centre investments. She is recognised for her ability to deliver creative, commercially-focused solutions that enable clients to deliver complex projects across multiple jurisdictions. Ruth is known for her pragmatic approach and for focusing on what really matters.

As head of London’s Real Estate Finance group, Ruth guides a highly regarded team, working closely with lenders and investors on sophisticated finance solutions as the market evolves. She advises across all levels of the capital stack, including structured and back leverage, and provides strategic guidance on the financing of a wide range of real asset classes—whether stabilised, opportunistic or ground-up development. Ruth and her team have deep sector experience, including data centres, life sciences, logistics and industrial properties, residential (including student accommodation, build-to-rent and senior living), retail, hospitality and office.

With nearly 30 years in practice, Ruth is a trusted adviser to both borrowers and lenders throughout the real estate life cycle, from land banks and development through to exit. She is also experienced in advising on work-out strategies, restructuring and enforcement processes in relation to distressed real estate debt and assets.