Latham & Watkins to Add Leading Real Estate Private Equity Partner in London

Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Jeremy Kenley will join the firm’s London office as a partner in the Real Estate Practice. Widely recognized as one of the market’s elite real estate private equity partners, Kenley brings unique insights, deep connections, and market knowledge to Latham, drawing on his experience at leading investment firms, as well as more than two decades in private practice.

He brings vast experience in advising private equity sponsors and investors on a variety of complex, cross-border real estate transactions, with a particular focus on real estate private equity and debt funds, real estate asset and debt acquisitions, real estate mergers and acquisitions, innovative real estate joint ventures, and co-investment deals and structures.

“We’re delighted to welcome Jeremy to the firm,” said Ed Barnett, London Office Managing Partner at Latham & Watkins. “Jeremy is a star name in the market and one of the most accomplished real estate private equity lawyers in the City, with an impressive track record advising across the full spectrum of complex transactions. Jeremy brings deep experience that will further strengthen our London team and support our continued growth as a global leader in this space. He’s a fantastic addition to our already strong practice.”

Kenley also advises clients across the UK, Europe, and Asia on a variety of other corporate matters, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, disposals, fund formation, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures.

“Expanding our real estate capabilities in London is a strategic priority for the firm,” said Douglas Heitner, Global Chair of Latham’s Real Estate Practice. “Our practice has a preeminent global reputation for advising a full spectrum of market participants on their most consequential deals. We’re entering a transformational period for real estate, particularly in the UK, where shifting economic fundamentals, evolving consumer trends, and recalibrated asset values are creating exciting opportunities for clients. Adding a partner with Jeremy’s formidable market reputation marks an important milestone in the continued growth and success of our practice in London and across Europe.”

Tom Evans, Global Vice Chair of the firm’s Corporate Department, added, “Jeremy’s strong relationships and broad experience make him a terrific addition to the team. No other firm offers our depth, breadth, and quality of practice, delivered in a truly integrated way. Jeremy’s reputation as one of the leading real estate private equity lawyers in the City aligns perfectly with our London and European strategy.”

Kenley joins Latham & Watkins from Gibson Dunn. He received his LLB from the University of Manchester and completed his Legal Practice Course at the College of Law.