The professional services firm KPMG has announced a major boost to its legal arm’s real estate practice, signaling its ambition to carve out a significant share in this lucrative market. Through a series of strategic recruitments, KPMG Law has positioned itself to capitalise on the demand for integrated legal and advisory services in property-related matters.
The real estate legal team at KPMG Law has grown to 15 specialists, operating from the firm’s London and Manchester offices.
Key senior appointments include Real Estate Partners Rob O’Hanrahan and Paul Dineen, Construction Partner Peter Lowe, and Finance lawyer Isabel Tinsley.
These experienced professionals bring proven expertise that immediately elevates the practice’s ability to manage complex, high-value work.
Since the start of 2024, the strengthened group has already completed transactions worth approximately £3 billion.
The deals span a wide range of asset classes, including industrial and logistics facilities, student accommodation, office developments, and retail properties.
Clients range from private equity houses and sovereign wealth funds to major listed pension schemes, underscoring the team’s broad appeal and execution capability.
Looking ahead to 2026, KPMG Law intends to recruit additional lawyers to create a fully rounded real estate legal service.
When combined with the firm’s strengths in real estate tax, accounting, and advisory work, the offering becomes a one-stop multidisciplinary platform.
Clients investing in, developing, or operating property assets will benefit from seamless, end-to-end support that simplifies decision-making and reduces coordination costs.
The team will also deepen its partnership with KPMG’s Global Legal and Technology division.
Sustained investment in digital tools, particularly artificial intelligence, is expected to transform service delivery.
These technologies will help global clients overseeing large property portfolios achieve faster turnaround times, greater accuracy, and measurable cost savings, while providing user-friendly AI applications that allow direct interaction with data inside legal documents.
Stuart Bedford, Global Head of KPMG Legal Services, emphasised the strategic value of the expansion.
He noted that the arrival of such a capable and widely respected group, led by partners of the calibre of Rob, Paul, and Pete, has instantly delivered credibility in London and the UK—an essential gateway for European real estate flows.
The move further bolsters KPMG’s worldwide real estate legal network of around 370 lawyers.
Bedford added that the firm’s multidisciplinary model, backed by technology investment including AI, enables more efficient legal services and equips clients with practical tools to navigate complex documentation.
Andy Pyle, Global and UK Head of Real Estate, expressed satisfaction with recent progress.
He highlighted how the team’s growth and strong client results perfectly illustrate the power of KPMG’s integrated service approach, which delivers a breadth of expertise.
Pyle is optimistic about further expansion in 2026 and the transformative role emerging technologies such as AI will play in supporting both existing and new clients. By blending legal talent with technology and cross-functional resources, KPMG Law is establishing itself as a key player in the real estate sector.