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Jones Day
21 TUDOR STREET
LONDON
EC4Y 0DJ
England

Work Department

Private Equity/ Real Estate/ M&A/ ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Position

Practice Leader Real Estate

Career

Anna Cartwright has significant experience in private equity and M&A, with a focus on real estate private equity. Anna co-leads Jones Day’s Real Estate Practice worldwide. She advises on a wide range of transactions including joint ventures, investments, private and public M&A, fund formations, and various matters for private equity funds. Anna regularly works on complex transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and has broad experience across different real estate classes.

 

Among London’s leading lawyers on complex European real estate deals, her notable recent transactions include advising MARK Capital in its €1.585 billion sale of Crossbay (by Crossbay SCSp RAIF), its specialized pan-European last-mile logistics platform, to Prologis European Logistics Fund; Henderson Park Real Estate Fund I in its disposal of its stake in the iconic Westin Paris-Vendôme hotel to its joint venture partner, Dubai Holding; and investment funds managed by an affiliate of MSREF Real Estate Advisor in the establishment of a joint venture with the existing shareholders of Flint Housing Limited, a registered provider of social housing.

Memberships

  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Education

  • BPP Law School (Legal Practice Course 2003;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law 2002);
  • Oriel College, Oxford (B.A. Hons. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 2001)

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: development

Jones Day regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of development work, including joint venture agreements, asset protection agreements, lease arrangements, and disposals. When necessary, the firm may also draw on its planning and construction teams to support its clients. The firm is well-versed in development projects across Europe and has particular expertise in the residential and logistics spaces. Anna Cartwright and David Smith spearhead the practice. Smith is experienced in student accommodation and build-to-rent projects. Matthew Peel is regularly sought after by developers, lenders and investment managers. John Crowley adds his specialism in construction to development matters, whilst Ryan Hill’s expertise covers the residential, logistics and office spaces. Kirsty Rogerson is another key name in the team, advising on developments from cradle to grave.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: investment

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Jones Day supports clients on investment transactions of sites and property portfolios in a variety of sectors, such as hospitality, residential, logistics and offices. The firm is also advising on forward purchases and financings of development projects. Private equity expert Anna Cartwright and David Smith jointly helm the practice. Alistair Grant is a regular advisor to investment funds. Laura Pembridge is well-versed in cross border transactions, especially for private equity clients. Simon Kiff is adept in matters relating to offices. Matthew Peel is experienced in advising alternative lenders and investment managers. Ryan Hill assists clients in alternative assets, such as student accommodation, build-to-rent and logistics. Katie Brown acts for institutional investors, fund vehicles and private companies.