Simmons & Simmons specialises in real estate funds work, advising clients on corporate wrapper deals and joint ventures. The firm’s asset class experience is broad, with experience in office, warehouse, logistics, life science, residential, and mixed-use related matters. John Kelsey leads the practice, and is knowledgeable in structured acquisitions and disposals of investment properties. Ali Crosthwaite contributes to the team’s strength in central London investment work. Matthew Hooton and Jonathon Wilkes focus on corporate wrapper deals. In February 2024, Barry Gross and Oliver s’Jacob joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and Morrison Foerster respectively.
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Key clients
- Breakthrough Properties
- Old Park Lane Management Limited
- Deka Immobilien
- Next Energy
- Legal & General
- Firethorn
- Realty Income
- Patrizia
- Blackrock
- Valor Real Estate
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Kelsey