New partner for real estate finance group
Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP (BLP) has announced the appointment of real estate finance specialist, Daniyal Ansari, as partner in its real estate finance (REF) group on 4 March.
Previously a partner in the London banking team at Eversheds LLP, Daniyal brings a broad range of real estate finance expertise including investment, development and complex structured debt. He advises many high profile real estate and finance clients and has recently acted on several significant investment transactions for Deutsche Bank AWM, Lloyds CRE and Deutsche Pfandbriefbank in his role as relationship partner.
Daniyal comments: “BLP's reputation as one of the leading firms for real estate finance and the quality and international reach of its practice were key factors in my decision. BLP's client list is second to none and includes many of the highest profile investors and debt providers in the European real estate industry; this will provide fantastic opportunities for involvement in some of the most challenging and innovative transactions in the current market.”
Adam Dann, managing partner of BLP’s finance department, says: “The finance team at BLP is moving forwards with a busy roster of varied and interesting client work. We are focused on continuing to build our international finance capability and look forward to having Daniyal’s expertise for both the UK and elsewhere.”
