Forsters appoints new partner Noel Ainsworth to establish Real Estate Funds practice
Leading London law firm Forsters today announces the appointment of Noel Ainsworth as a partner in its Commercial Real Estate team, where he will establish a new Real Estate Funds practice. Noel will join the firm on 1 July 2025.
Noel joins from Shoosmiths and brings over 20 years’ experience in the private investment funds industry. Having previously held partner roles at Morgan Lewis & Bockius and Simmons & Simmons, as well as earlier positions at Debevoise & Plimpton and Linklaters, Noel has a strong track record advising clients on establishing real estate, real asset, debt, renewable energy, infrastructure and private equity funds and other investment structures. Noel also represents institutional investors on their fund investments, co-investments, and secondaries.
Victoria Towers, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Forsters, said: “Noel’s arrival signals an important milestone for our Commercial Real Estate Group. Adding his specialist real estate funds formation expertise is in direct response to client demand, as organisations increasingly transact using joint venture vehicles and offshore corporates, unit trusts and partnerships. We’re delighted that Forsters’ clients can now benefit from an all-encompassing Commercial Real Estate proposition, complemented by our strong Corporate and Tax offering.”
Noel comments: “Forsters’ fantastic reputation and remarkable client base in the real estate space made it the natural destination for the next stage of my career. I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues to establish a first-class Real Estate Funds practice, and to helping cement the team’s standing as a centre of excellence for real estate.”
Natasha Rees, Senior Partner at Forsters, added: “It is clear that Noel will be a great fit at our growing firm. His expertise will add a valuable new dimension to our Commercial Real Estate team, which is already well known in the market for the strength and depth of its expertise. We look forward to welcoming Noel to the firm.”
