A key port of call for a plethora of private equity real estate firms on fund formation, Goodwin is geared to handle real estate transactions. James Spence leads the team and is skilled at real estate investments. Martin Smith is reputed in the office, retail, and student accommodation sectors, and Martin Smith is proficient in property joint ventures. Simon Woodcock is experienced in asset management agreements, and Adnan Bhaiji is informed in property disposals.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Goodwin team is deeply commercial and has become a critical thought partner to us on matters that go well beyond legal drafting or advice. They are collaborative, take the time to fully understand the context of each transaction, and consistently deliver high-quality, relevant input.’
- ‘A very competent and excellent team. They are professional, pragmatic, and commercial.'
- 'They offer high-quality advice and are consistently great to work with.’
- ‘This is a really solid team that we can rely on. They offer clarity, professionalism, and strong commercial judgement across all stages of a transaction.’
- ‘Ray Fang stands out for his consistency, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients through challenging matters. His calm, commercial perspective is invaluable.’
- ‘James Spence leads with professionalism and insight. His ability to cut through complex issues and deliver client-focused advice is a major asset to any transaction.’
Key clients
- Kadans Science Partner
- Clarion Partners Europe
- Frogmore
- Fidera Vecta
- Workspace Group
- BentallGreenOak
- Kennedy Wilson
- Crossroads Real Estate
- London Square
- Medical Properties Trust
- Orange Capital Partners
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
James Spence
Other key lawyers
Martin Smith; Ray Fang; Simon Woodcock; Adnan Bhaiji