Freshfields Bolsters Real Estate Offering with New Appointments
Enhancements made to the real estate offering at Freshfields, as David Seymour and Will Bryant are appointed.
In a move to strengthen its presence in the private equity real estate sector, global law firm Freshfields has appointed David Seymour and Will Bryant, who join the firm from Ropes & Gray in London.
Expanding Capabilities
Freshfields has been expanding its real estate offerings, with a focus on the private equity sector. The firm aims to enhance its global capabilities to address the increasing complexity and cross-border nature of real estate transactions. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its private capital and strategic investor advisory services in the real estate sector.
Extensive Experience
David Seymour and Will Bryant bring extensive experience in advising European and international investors in real estate. Their expertise spans various sectors, including data centers, logistics, major retail, and social and educational investments. Both started their careers as associates at Slaughter and May before moving to Ropes & Gray in 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Key Appointments
Seymour and Bryant will be working closely with key figures such as Alexander Watt, co-head of Freshfields' global real assets, and James Scott, UK Private Equity head. Their appointment is seen as pivotal in expanding Freshfields' global offering across private capital and strategic investors in real estate.
The addition of Seymour and Bryant brings Freshfields' London real estate team to six partners, bolstering the firm's capabilities in advising complex cross-border transactions and strategic investments.
The Future of Real Estate
Alexander Watt, co-head of Freshfields' Global Real Assets, highlights the importance of the real estate sector in the private capital space, which is experiencing rapid change due to factors such as shifting work patterns, generational shifts, interest rates, increased construction costs, changed demands, and the need to adapt buildings to ESG requirements.
Niko Schultz-Suechting, Freshfields' Global Real Estate Head, emphasizes that the appointments of David and Will enhance Freshfields' strength in London and global capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients.
This strategic move by Freshfields underscores its commitment to staying at the forefront of the evolving global real estate market, positioning it to better serve clients with increasingly complex needs.
Freshfields has appointed David Seymour and Will Bryant, both avecing substantial experience in real estate finance, with a focus on private equity, to bolster its global capabilities in the private equity real estate sector. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its private capital and strategic investor advisory services in the real estate sector, thus addressing the increasing complexity and cross-border nature of real estate transactions.
