Simmons & Simmons’ broad caseload encompasses property investments, joint ventures, asset management, and letting. The practice is led by Ali Crosthwaite, who advises clients on inbound investment across the student accommodation, logistics, retail, and office sectors. John Kelsey handles development and investment transactions, and Barry Gross is well-regarded in the data centre sector. Other key members of the practice include Oliver s’Jacob, who leads the firm’s European private equity real estate team.
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Key clients

  • PGIM
  • Old Park Lane Management Limited
  • Deka Immobilien
  • Pioneer Group
  • Legal & General
  • Firethorn
  • Man Group plc
  • Patrizia
  • Tishman Speyer
  • Valor Real Estate

Practice head

Ali Crosthwaite

Other key lawyers

John Kelsey; Barry Gross; Oliver s’Jacob