Two firms – Reed Smith and LG – have announced the appointment of new partners to their real estate practices.
Jimmy Theodorou has joined Reed Smith from Denton Wilde Sapte LLP, while LG has appointed Iain Thomas, Mayer Brown’s former head of real estate finance.
Theodorou specialises in estate investment, retail and development work, while Thomas acts predominantly for lenders in the financing and restructuring areas.
Commenting on Theodorou’s appointment, Graham Reid, partner and head of Reed Smith’s Europe and
“It’s wonderful to start the New Year by welcoming Jimmy to the team. His strong experience and connections in the real estate sector and terrific investment and development experience will complement our practice. We view current market conditions as a rare opportunity for us to recruit some very talented lawyers that are in tune with both our ambition and core values. Jimmy is a prime example.”
On Thomas’s appointment, Jon Lloyd, LG’s co-head of real estate said: “We are delighted that Iain is joining us. His work will cross over a great deal with the finance and restructuring teams, especially with his strong focus on the banking sector. Iain will join forces with our respected finance practice, as well as strengthening the expertise of the real estate team.”
