We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Cantor as a partner in the firm’s Corporate and M&A team, with a focus on corporate real estate transactions.
Jonathan is a leading Corporate and M&A lawyer, specialising in corporate real estate, indirect real estate investment and property joint ventures. He has more than 25 years of experience advising on domestic and international indirect real estate transactions, often involving complex due diligence as well as warranty and indemnity insurance issues. Acting for a range of UK-based and global clients, including institutional investors, real estate funds, private and listed property companies and family offices, Jonathan has a wealth of experience in acquisitions and disposals of corporate vehicles such as private companies, limited partnerships and unit trusts owning real estate assets. He has a particular specialism in structuring corporate real estate joint ventures for development and investment activities.
Jonathan joins Burges Salmon’s London office from Dentons.
“I am delighted to join Burges Salmon, a firm known for its exceptional culture with a collaborative environment and a commitment to delivering excellent client service that really shines through. The firm’s growth trajectory is impressive, as is its enviable client portfolio, and I look forward to working in a team with a depth of technical expertise and being able to deliver a one-stop-shop for real estate clients to enable them to drive their ambitious projects forward.”
Jonathan Cantor, partner
“We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to our Corporate and M&A team. His expertise complements our team perfectly and significantly adds to our corporate real estate offering, enhancing our ability to support clients structure and execute complex corporate real estate transactions.”.
Nick Graves, partner and head of Corporate
“Jonathan’s appointment is a significant milestone for our Built Environment sector group. With over 25 years of experience in handling domestic and international corporate real estate transactions, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a strategic approach to complex legal issues that will be instrumental in supporting our clients’ projects and initiatives across the sector.”
Ross Polkinghorne, partner and head of Built Environment
Burges Salmon has a strong Corporate and M&A practice, advising multi-national organisations and institutions, entrepreneurial businesses and high net worth individuals. Much of the firm’s work has an international element, helping overseas clients expand into the UK and supporting UK-based businesses grow internationally. The team works alongside the firm’s Built Environment sector group to provide strategic and practical legal advice on all forms of UK and international real estate.
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