Gibson Dunn & Crutcher has expanded its real estate practice in London with the hire of a new partner.

Jeremy Kenley joins the firm from Mayer Brown. He focuses on M&A and private equity work in the real estate sector.

He is recognised in the IFLR1000 in the category 'Highly regarded'.

Before joining Mayer Brown Kenley worked at Apollo as head of the real estate practice.

Joining the firm alongside Kenley is tax partner Sandy Bhogal.

Recent work highlights include work on LKK Health Products Group's £1.28 billion acquisition of 20 Fenchurch Street (Walkie Talkie).