London – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Justin Salkeld to its London office as a partner in its global Real Estate practice. He was previously at Baker McKenzie, where he was head of the London real estate practice. Salkeld was also previously a partner with K&L Gates in London from 2004 to 2008.

Salkeld has significant experience across a broad range of operational and investment real estate matters, including acquisitions and disposals, development, structuring and joint ventures, leasing, sale and leaseback transactions, and financing. He also has a strong focus on the hospitality sector, advising owners and investors on hotel assets.

“Justin’s return is an exciting addition to our London office and adds depth to our real estate capabilities,” said Paul Callegari, managing partner of K&L Gates’ London office. “His deep knowledge of the London and wider European real estate markets, combined with his longstanding experience advising on sophisticated investment, development, and hospitality matters, will further strengthen the support we provide to clients in London and across our global platform.”

Dr. Matthias Grund, lead practice area leader of K&L Gates’ global Finance practice, commented: “Justin brings extensive experience at the intersection of real estate investment and finance, advising investors, owners, lenders, and borrowers on complex transactions. His experience expands the comprehensive support we can provide clients on complex transactions across markets.”

Salkeld’s arrival closely follows the recent additions of aviation finance partner Andrew Harper and data partner Sarah Pearce in London. They are among the more than 30 partners and of counsel to join the firm globally since the beginning of the year.

Lawyers in K&L Gates’ large, diversified Real Estate practice advise clients in a variety of real estate investment, land use, planning and zoning, development and construction, financing, leasing, tax, and litigation matters around the world.