Law firm Eversheds has appointed Robert Ludwig as a partner in the London real estate finance team. Robert joins from Linklaters, where he was Managing Associate in the banking group.

Specialising in a broad range of real estate financing transaction types, Robert’s expertise includes acquisitions, developments, refinancings, loan/portfolio acquisitions, loan-to-own transactions, debt buybacks and restructurings.

Robert has strong cross-border experience having worked across a variety of jurisdictions. Before joining Eversheds, Robert spent 18 months on client secondments at J.P. Morgan, Barclays and Starwood Capital Group.

Robert commented:

"Eversheds has a market leading real estate practice boasting an impressive client list. I am looking forward to working with the team to grow and develop the existing offering."

Simon Mead, head of Eversheds Real Estate Finance practice, said:

"As the market becomes increasingly buoyant and we develop the scope of work we deliver for our clients, we welcome Robert, an excellent and skilled lawyer to the team."