Gowling WLG‘s experienced team advises on closed-end listed funds, private funds, platforms, club deals, and joint ventures across a range of real estate asset classes. The team is active on complex transactions, as well as pooled investments for institutional investors and pension schemes. Based between Birmingham and London, practice heads Sharon Ayres handles private fund formation and complex joint ventures, while Micky Yang advises PE clients, asset managers, and investors on inward and outward property investments and disposals.
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Key clients

  • Royal London
  • M&G Real Estate
  • University Superannuation Scheme
  • Goodman UK Partnership LP Fund
  • NFU Mutual
  • Hyde Group
  • Moda Living
  • Muse Developments
  • Empiric Student Property Plc
  • Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company Plc
  • Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust Plc
  • Urban Logistics REIT Plc
  • ICG-Longbow Senior Secured UK Property Debt Investments Limited
  • abrdn European Logistics Income PLC
  • Harworth plc
  • Legal and General Investment Management
  • Affinius Capital LLC
  • AEW UK REIT Plc
  • Castlepoint Shopping Centre LP
  • Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Oliver Riley

Practice head

Sharon Ayres; Micky Yang

Other key lawyers

Oliver Riley