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28 February 2017
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James Goff—Keystone Law

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Consultant solicitor appointed to commercial property team

Chancery Lane-based Keystone Law has appointed James Goff, to its market leading commercial property team.

City-trained James arrives having specialised in commercial property for over a decade. Noted as a leading bridging finance expert, his client base comprises businesses, of all sizes, involved in the buying, selling, and leasing of properties of all types.

In particular, James has acted for the likes of Valad, in addition to a range of fund managers, property companies and institutional investors.

His experience in advising lenders has seen him complete on a huge range of highly unique and bespoke deals due to the specialised nature of his knowledge and expertise.

Prior to joining Keystone, James spent time at leading City law firm Taylor Wessing, where he trained, as well as US firm Reed Smith. He also spent a period of time working in-house with a well-known property investment company.

James Knight founder and managing director commented: “James will make an excellent addition to the commercial property team at what is an interesting time for the industry on an international scale. His specialised skillset will add a different dynamic to our robust real estate offering.”

James Goff added: “I am delighted to be joining Keystone and look forward to working for a firm with a structure that is able to accommodate a high-volume of matters combined with a quick turnaround—which truly reflects the nature of the 'bridging industry.”

 

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