About

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Across the global real estate capital markets, how you position yourself with respect to risk and return is critical for maximizing your investments. Whether assessing demographic trends and capital flows or anticipating geographic shifts, Goodwin’s Real Estate Industry Group offers deep market insight and a practical approach to help you make the most of every investment decision – from private fund formation and all types of real estate transactions to REIT and real estate M&A, we excel at what we do.

From locations across the United States and Europe, we position our public and private real estate clients for global growth and strong performance during all phases of national and international economic cycles. With a distinct emphasis on the capital markets and vital experience across all industry sectors, Goodwin employs an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to help guide your investments from inception through realization. And with the rapidly accelerating pace of technology disrupting industries around the world, we partner closely with clients to embrace the promise and potential of innovation to make a lasting impact.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £50-150 million - London (Firms)
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Goodwin's real estate team advises on the full range of development and property investment transactions. The firm regularly handles inward investment matters and is frequently called upon to represent top-tier asset managers and capital markets entities based in the UK, Europe and North America. It also has notable strength in matters relating to the establishment and structuring of joint ventures in the real estate space. The team handles single-asset and portfolio transactions concerning a range of property types, from prime office space to student accommodation and logistics sites.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin advised London Square on its sale of LSQ Management Limited and London Square Developments to Aldar Development for £230 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Smith
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Martin Smith
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Band 4

Martin Smith has a notable real estate practice, focusing on investment transactions. He represents clients in the acquisition and disposal of assets and portfolios of property such as holiday parks, logistics sites and health facilities.

"Martin is very responsive and clearly has a deep understanding of real estate law and the market."

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Real Estate: £50-150 million

Martin Smith
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Martin Smith
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Band 4

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