Leona Ahmed
Taylor Wessing LLPTaylor Wessing LLP advises ultra-high net worth individuals and families on their investment transactions, especially in connection with development projects. The firm is also well-versed in financings, including financings under Islamic law. Paul Lawrence, who is a specialist in private wealth real estate investment, oversees the practice. Leona Ahmed is a key name in the firm for Islamic law financing. Mark Rajbenbach is experienced in development-related matters. Matthew Swainston is noted as a ‘very experienced dealmaker’. Georgina Watt, who made partner in May 2023, focuses on investments in the logistics space, whilst Lauren Fendick specialises in the life sciences sector. A regular advisor on forward funded transactions, Chris Turley is another key name.
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‘Great people, overwhelmingly dedicated. Prepared to take a pragmatic and commercial view.’
‘Matthew Swainston is superb.'
‘Mark Rajbenbach is without equal in terms of his knowledge and experience. It's obvious that his approach also permeates through his working team.’
‘Their real estate team is very professional and hard-working, providing commercial advice and good at problem-solving.’
'Mark Rajbenbach is outstanding in everything that he does.’
‘Matthew Swainston is a very experienced dealmaker and proactively gets transactions concluded.’
‘Lauren Fendick is excellent - she is personable, commercial and leads her team very well. A true trusted business adviser.’
‘Leona Ahmed is very commercial and gives sound advice which is tailored to each client's needs. A strong negotiator.’
Key clients
- Lembaga Tabung Haji
- Teesworks
- Clivedale
- Smithfield Market Traders' Association
- BGO
- MARK and C C Land
- Invesco
- Fortress Credit Corp
- Crosstree Real Estate Partners
- KKR
- Amante
- Canda Life
- Trammell Crow
Work highlights
- Advised European asset management and logistics solutions business Infinium Logistics on its acquisition of two new assets for its FleetHubs property investment platform.
- Advised the UHNW Cola family on a number of concurrent matters for their £1.5bn portfolio of assets.
- Advising BGO in relation to their entire portfolio of prime logistics assets in the UK.
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Practice head
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Paul Lawrence