London law firm Forsters has appointed Noel Ainsworth as partner in its commercial real estate team, where he will establish a real estate funds practice.

Ainsworth joins from Shoosmiths and brings over 20 years’ experience in the private investment funds industry. He has previously held partner roles at Morgan Lewis & Bockius and Simmons & Simmons, as well as earlier positions at Debevoise & Plimpton and Linklaters.

Ainsworth advises clients on establishing real estate, real asset, debt, renewable energy, infrastructure and private equity funds and other investment structures. He also represents institutional investors on fund investments, co-investments and secondaries.

Victoria Towers, head of commercial real estate at Forsters, said: 'Noel’s arrival signals an important milestone for our Commercial Real Estate Group. Adding his specialist real estate funds formation expertise is in direct response to client demand, as organisations increasingly transact using joint venture vehicles and offshore corporates, unit trusts and partnerships. We’re delighted that Forsters’ clients can now benefit from an all-encompassing Commercial Real Estate proposition, complemented by our strong Corporate and Tax offering.'

Ainsworth commented: 'Forsters’ fantastic reputation and remarkable client base in the real estate space made it the natural destination for the next stage of my career. I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues to establish a first-class Real Estate Funds practice, and to helping cement the team’s standing as a centre of excellence for real estate.'

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