Mergers & Acquisitions
United Kingdom
29 August 2025
Latham & Watkins provides a balanced service to both lenders and borrowers, acting for a wide range of investment banks and alternative asset managers on complex real estate financing matters. The practice is led by Jeremy Trinder, who is well-versed in advising investment firms on the acquisition of large, pan-European hospitality portfolios. Quentin Gwyer's practice includes advising major corporate borrowers on long-term ground rent financings. Further expertise is provided by James Beeson, who is skilled in handling sale and leaseback transactions and development financings.
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Testimonials
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‘They are very good at being a trusted partner and understanding our needs.'
‘James Beeson's drafting is exceptional.'
'Jeremy Trinder's rapport in any scenario is great.'
‘High quality and very hard working team. You can leave the team to get on with the deal and trust their judgement.’
‘Jeremy Trinder is excellent, clever, creative and very commercial. He is respected by all sides.’
'Latham as a firm is well rounded and is about to support a strategy which pursues a wide range of transactions. Their partners across different teams are collaborative. Excellent in terms of managing fees and budget. From what I can see, a diverse bench of partners and associates.'
Key clients
- Barclays Bank
- Brookfield
- Asda
- TDR Capital
- AllianceBernstein
- Ares Management
- Digital Realty
- Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation
- Deutsche Bank
- Aermont Capital
- Partners Group
- Blackstone Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
Advising the British supermarket chain, ASDA, as borrower on its ground rent financing.
Practice head
Jeremy Trinder
Other key lawyers
Quentin Gwyer; James Beeson