Matthew Williams > Fladgate LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Matthew Williams

020 3036 7236 mwilliams@fladgate.com

Work Department

Real estate.

Position

I specialise in development and redevelopment advice relating to real estate assets, with a particular focus on living (anything with a bed in it: residential, private rented sector, student accommodation and hotels) and mixed-use schemes. Clients seek his input at all stages of an asset’s life cycle; from the acquisition and financing to the redevelopment and disposal; helping clients unlock and maximise value from their real estate.

My decision to practice as a commercial real estate lawyer was made early on in my seat as a commercial property (as we called it back then…) trainee. I was drawn to the mix of commercial and strategic advice, law, tangible assets and the sector. As a junior lawyer looking for new challenges I was attracted to Fladgate’s reputation in commercial property. That was 16 years ago!

I see a real importance in building personal relationships with the people I work with and I believe that clients value this. I strive to understand the ‘bigger picture’ for the client’s business; this can be the commercial rationale for a transaction or the strategic importance of advisory work. I often fulfil a trusted advisor role to clients acting as an extension of their team or their “de facto” in-house counsel.

Leisure

So, what do I do when I’m not working? I run (slowly and not particularly far) and enjoy cooking, music, food and laughter (often at the expense of my cooking). I am a father of three and we have recently added a puppy into the mix. I support a North London football team (I’m not saying which one) and follow the Bedford Blues rugby team.