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Charles Russell Speechlys builds Real Estate practice with hire of Melville Rodrigues

06 April 2018

Charles Russell Speechlys builds Real Estate practice with hire of Melville Rodrigues

Charles Russell Speechlys has appointed Melville Rodrigues as a partner with specialist expertise in real estate and funds.

Melville advises on the launch and operation of funds investing in real estate in the UK and on a cross-border basis, and is a leading UK practitioner in formalising secondary trades for institutional investors. He also advises international investors on real estate transactions. Melville brings a strong network of real estate investors, and fund and asset managers to Charles Russell Speechlys.

James Carter, Managing Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys, says:

“Melville is highly-regarded in the world of real estate funds, both in the UK and internationally. I am delighted to welcome him to the firm and we look forward to working with him.”

Melville Rodrigues says:

“Charles Russell Speechlys offers a fantastic opportunity to grow my practice, and I look forward to working with the teams in the UK and overseas.”

Melville joins Charles Russell Speechlys from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang.

James Carter

Partner

Corporate Tax

For more information, please contact Raj Aujla, PR Manager on +44 (0)20 7203 5083.

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