Penningtons Manches Cooper grows real estate practice with investment and finance specialist
Posted: 25/02/2025
Top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has appointed a senior real estate investment and finance specialist as a partner in its real estate division.
Will Fraser, who joins from Womble Bond Dickinson, brings over 20 years of experience in the sector. His main areas of focus are acquisition, disposal and asset management work. He advises both domestic clients and international clients seeking to acquire assets in the UK, working primarily with private companies, high net wealth individuals and family offices.
He also advises lenders on real estate investment and development projects, acting for a broad range of institutions including major banks and development funders. He also has a particular interest in working for alternative lenders in the energy and renewables sectors.
Will has substantial experience across a number of other sectors including hotels and leisure, technology, manufacturing, logistics, and residential development. He is also well regarded for his work advising corporates on office relocation projects.
Mike Busby, who leads Penningtons Manches Cooper’s real estate division commented:
“Will is a fantastic addition to the partnership. He is very well regarded by both clients and peers for his deep knowledge and experience on complex transactions. With the government’s current focus on creating a positive environment for real estate development, there will be significant growth opportunities in the coming years - Will’s skills will complement our existing expertise and will be a real asset as we respond to growing demand. I have no doubt he will quickly become an invaluable member of the team.”
Will commented:
“I’m delighted to be joining Penningtons Manches Cooper and very much looking forward to contributing to the future growth of the real estate practice, which has all-round capabilities and a wealth of brilliant clients. Alongside its great work in the sector, the firm is well known for its down to earth and collaborative culture: I’m excited to work with great lawyers in the team, and across the other practices to ensure clients get the most from our full service firm.”
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