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Which banks, lenders and borrowers were voted last year's best?

The achievements of the winners of the 33 categories in REC Europe’s annual awards highlighted major trends in the European real estate debt market in 2021 and beyond.

The fundraising and deals that stood out from the rest.

Daniel Austin and Joshua Weinstein of London-based ASK Partners, winner of Small-Ticket Market Lender of the Year (Sub-€20m Market): Europe, discuss how they are taking advantage of some radical shifts in the market.

Alejandro Moya and Martin Pommier of Madrid-based Incus Capital, winner of the 2021 Alternative Lender of the Year: Southern Europe award, explain why the firm occupies a unique position in the market.

Emma Huepfl, managing director, EMEA Credit Strategies, and Chris McMain, head of origination of CBRE Investment Management’s debt business in Europe, discuss how the firm is tailoring offerings to obtain the best mid-market opportunities.

Roland Fuchs, head of European real estate finance at Allianz Real Estate, winner of Alternative Lender of the Year: Europe and Alternative Lender of the Year: Germany, discusses the market’s challenges and opportunities.

Joanne Barnett and Adam Buchler, co-founders of London-based BBS Capital, winner of Debt Adviser of the Year (Development Financing): UK, discuss opportunities in the construction lending market.

Ian Burdett, senior originator at Investec Real Estate, winner of Small-Ticket Financing Deal of the Year (Sub-€20m Market): Europe, discusses the challenges and potential in financing projects delivered through modern construction techniques.