Bird & Bird adds Simon Price as Real Estate partner in London

International law firm Bird & Bird today strengthens its Real Estate team with the hire of Simon Price as a partner in London.

Simon concentrates on the corporate real estate market and advises on investment platforms, joint ventures, the acquisition and disposal of real estate assets and holding structures, developments and high-profile lettings.

In addition, Simon's practice has a particular focus on the hospitality sector, where he acts for investors, developers and funders on global hotel and branded residences transactions, and operator and franchise agreements.

Co-head of the International Real Estate group, Jonathan Baker comments: “The hospitality sector in the UK and globally is a prime target for real estate investors. Simon’s vast experience in hospitality perfectly complements our strategic focus on this sector. Simon has excellent experience in complex real estate transactions which will bolster our existing real estate practice and complement our corporate activity.”

Karen Friebe, Head of Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure at Bird & Bird remarked: "We are very excited for Simon to join our vibrant team of hotels and hospitality experts. Simon’s depth of experience will be a significant addition and further strengthen our London and international offerings for clients."

Simon adds: “I’m delighted to join a firm with such a strong sector focus on hospitality and to benefit from Bird & Bird’s international platform and brand.”

Simon joins from Mayer Brown where he was a Real Estate partner and Global Head of Hospitality.

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