Alistair Grant > Jones Day > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Led by John MacGarty and Alistair Grant, the private equity team at Jones Day is very active in the real estate funds space, advising clients on fund formations and secondaries, as well as all issues pertaining to the capital raising market. MacGarty acts for sponsors on private equity and real estate fund formation transactions, while Grant advises on UK and European real estate transactions, financings and other investment matters. Aidan Lawes is a name to note for fund structuring, regulatory and marketing advice, while Hannah Rose is recommended for the formation, structuring and operation of funds, drawing on her experience as an M&A lawyer to provide support on transactional matters. Christopher Slack – who brings strong international experience to the team – relocated to London from the firm’s Singapore office and was promoted to partner in January 2023.

With demonstrable experience in the build to rent, logistics and student accommodation sectors, Jones Day counts Blackstone, Get Living and Greystar Real Estate Partners, to name a few, among its key roster of clients. David Smith and Anna Cartwright jointly lead the team; the former is knowledgeable of the health care, industrial, leisure and office sectors, while the latter is seasoned in real estate private equity. John Crowley acts for a range of clients, from developers and funders to investors and private individuals, while Alistair Grant is often engaged in real estate finance. Simon Kiff assists clients with joint ventures and structured acquisitions, as well as dispositions, and Laura Pembridge is sought out by corporate clients, founders, institutional investors, and management teams. Ryan Hill advises on landlord and tenant matters, meanwhile Kirsty Rogerson has overseen a range of developments in the capital. Matthew Peel joined the team in February 2023 from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.

With demonstrable experience in the build to rent, logistics and student accommodation sectors, Jones Day counts Blackstone, Get Living and Greystar Real Estate Partners, to name a few, among its key roster of clients. David Smith and Anna Cartwright jointly lead the team; the former is knowledgeable of the health care, industrial, leisure and office sectors, while the latter is seasoned in real estate private equity. John Crowley acts for a range of clients, from developers and funders to investors and private individuals, while Alistair Grant is often engaged in real estate finance. Simon Kiff assists clients with joint ventures and structured acquisitions, as well as dispositions, and Laura Pembridge is sought out by corporate clients, founders, institutional investors, and management teams. Ryan Hill advises on landlord and tenant matters, meanwhile Kirsty Rogerson has overseen a range of developments in the capital. Matthew Peel joined the team in February 2023 from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.