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Kieran Saunders

Kieran Saunders

Partner

London

Partner and Global Practice Group Leader – Corporate Real Estate & Funds

T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4749

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Biography

Kieran is the Global Practice Group Leader of the Corporate Real Estate & Funds team. He is experienced in advising on the establishment and operation of unlisted funds, joint ventures and club structures in the United Kingdom and offshore jurisdictions from both a management and investor perspective, particularly in the alternative asset sector. Kieran is highly recommended and ranked by The Legal 500 as a leading partner in the real estate fund sector. Clients include BlackRock, Tristan Capital, Europa Capital, Long Harbour, Henderson Park and Hermes Investment Management.

Civic involvement & honors

Chambers UK and Chambers Europe 2026: Real Estate, Investment Funds

Legal 500 UK 2026: Leading Partner, Real Estate Funds

Kieran Saunders is very knowledgeable and can explain very complicated concepts very simply. He's the best corporate real estate lawyer I've dealt with.

Chambers and Partners, 2026

Kieran provides superb client service and always makes himself available. Kieran provides sound, commercial advice, taking into account his detailed knowledge of our business. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kieran.

The Legal 500 UK, 2026

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Related capabilities

  • Corporate Real Estate and Funds

  • Private Investment Funds

  • Build to Rent/Multifamily

  • Logistics & Industrial

  • Real Estate

  • Tax & Private Client

  • Private Equity

  • Corporate

  • Data Centers

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