Law firm Squire Patton Boggs has appointed a pair of real estate partners from Gowling WLG.
Rachel Kerr has more than 16 years’ experience advising UK investors and developers across a range of sectors and assets including industrial and logistics, retail, offices, BTR, hotels and portfolio acquisitions.
“Squire Patton Boggs’ global reach, real estate capabilities and strong client focus make it an excellent fit for my practice,” she said. “I look forward to building on the firm’s strong reputation in the real estate sector and supporting its continued growth in the UK and internationally.”
Also appointed is James Eddowes, who acts for UK and US institutional and private equity investors and developers on real estate acquisitions, disposals, financings and development projects.
He has particular experience advising in respect of large scale real estate portfolios across a range of sectors including industrial, offices, student accommodation, hotels and later living.
Eddowes said: “The market continues to present opportunities across a range of sectors, and clients increasingly require advice that combines deep real estate expertise with wider corporate, finance and cross-border capabilities.
“By joining Squire Patton Boggs, we are well positioned to help investors, developers and private equity clients navigate evolving market conditions, execute complex transactions and achieve their long-term business objectives.”
Birmingham office managing partner Tom Durrant added: “The arrival of Rachel and James marks another significant step in the growth of our Birmingham office.
“Their market-leading expertise enhances our ability to support clients on complex real estate transactions and reinforces our commitment to investing in exceptional talent across key practice areas.”
The appointment of Rachel Kerr and James Eddowes is part of a broader period of growth for the firm in Birmingham, including the addition of five partners: Partho Chaudhuri, Deborah Brown, Alison Davidson-Cox, Matt Harris and Claire O’Connor and the move to a new office at 19 Cornwall Street earlier this year.