M7 is a leading specialist in the pan-European, regional, multi-let real estate market. Wholly owned by its senior managers, it has over 250 employees in 13 countries across Europe. The team manages over 1,400 retail, office and industrial properties with a value of circa €8.5bn.
Birketts is a full service, top 100 UK law firm, based in the East of England, with offices in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, Birketts has built an enviable track record advising businesses, institutions and individuals in the UK and internationally. Almost 700 people are engaged in the business and the firm is large enough to provide specialist expertise in most areas of the law at a standard that is frequently compared with major City firms.
Cameron Barlow (pictured), Partner at Birketts and head of the firm’s Real Estate Investment sector group, said: “We are delighted to be strengthening and growing our relationship with the pre-eminent real estate investor and manager in Europe. It is a great pleasure to be working with the team at M7 who are all professionals of the highest standing and reputation in the real estate community.”
John Murnaghan, Head of UK and Ireland Real Estate at M7 concluded: “We have found the Birketts team to be a breath of fresh air and their exceptional performance has been a real boost for our UK Funds. They understand the needs and demands of our business and have the focus, scale and sophistication to consistently deliver impressive results in a timely and cost-effective manner. We look forward to growing our business with Birketts.”