Headed by Anna Cartwright and David Smith, Jones Day’s broad client roster encompasses developers, real estate managers, and private equity sponsors operating in the office, hospitality, and logistics sectors. Smith is vastly experienced in student accommodation and built-to-rent transactions, while Matthew Peel is a key port of call for investment managers across various asset classes. John Crowley is skilled at renewable energy and infrastructure projects, while Kirsty Rogerson handles forward funding matters. Ryan Hill and Jaskie Chana are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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'A very diligent but pragmatic approach. They are able to handle incredibly complex transactions and pull together all the strings, including with difficult counterparties.’
‘John Crowley is an excellent lawyer. He is able to deliver clear advice and find creative solutions on incredibly complex matters.’
Key clients
- Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC
- Oxford Properties
- M7 Real Estate
- CBRE Investment Management
- ESR Europe
- Mark Capital
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
- Oxenwood Real Estate LLP
- Get Living plc
- Cortland Partners
- Cushman & Wakefield
- GoldenTree Asset Management
Work highlights
Advised a joint venture between Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on their landmark development in Bermondsey, London, including the appointment of three construction firms to simultaneously construct four key buildings to deliver 1,286 homes.
Advised Goodstone Living on the acquisition, forward funding, and related development financing of 360 private multifamily apartments in three multi-storey towers located in Dagenham, East London, which form part of a mixed-use regeneration plan brought forward by a joint venture between Peabody and Hill Construction.
Advised Crosstree Real Estate Partners on the acquisition of a development site at Tottenham Hale, London to carry out a purpose-built student accommodation development with 431 bedrooms along with amenity spaces and a rooftop terrace, with a gross development value of GBP 150 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Anna Cartwright; David Smith
Other key lawyers
Matthew Peel; John Crowley; Ryan Hill; Jaskie Chana