Freeths has appointed Mohammed Alam as a partner in the law firm’s real estate team.
Alam joins Freeths from Hogan Lovells and over the last 12 months he has been involved in a number of high-profile deals including advising Delancey and Columbia Threadneedle Investments on the purchase of Castlepoint Shopping Centre; advising The Crown Estate on its offshore wind and carbon storage portfolios; and advising Related Argent on various aspects of its 180-acre, £8bn regeneration scheme at Brent Cross Town.
He has a wealth of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate with a particular focus in the office, retail, hospitality and leisure, and energy sectors.
Darren Williamson, partner and head of real estate at Freeths, said: “Mohammed is the perfect choice to compliment our continuously growing national real estate capabilities. Mohammed shares the true values of Freeths and we’re delighted to have him on board.”
Alam added: “I am thrilled to be joining Freeths as a partner in its highly regarded real estate team. Led by Darren, the practice has grown considerably in the last few years and demonstrates some truly innovative capabilities. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey.”
