Law firm announces senior real estate appointment

National law firm Freeths has appointed Mohammed Alam as a partner in its Real Estate team.

Joining from Hogan Lovells, Mohammed has a wealth of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate with a particular focus in the office; retail; hospitality and leisure; and energy sectors.

Over the last 12 months, Mohammed has been involved in a number of significant deals including advising Delancey and Columbia Threadneedle Investments on the purchase of Castlepoint Shopping Centre; advising The Crown Estate on its world leading offshore wind and carbon storage portfolios; and advising Related Argent on various aspects of its 180-acre, £8bn regeneration scheme at Brent Cross Town, London.

Mohammed has been recognised in Legal 500 as a “Next Generation Lawyer ” and will help broaden Freeths ' sector offering in Birmingham and nationally.

Commenting on the appointment, Darren Williamson, partner and head of real estate at Freeths, said: “Mohammed is the perfect choice to compliment our continuously growing national real estate capabilities. Mohammed shares the true values of Freeths and we 're delighted to have him on board. ”

Mohammed Alam (pictured) added: “I am thrilled to be joining Freeths as a partner in its highly regarded Real Estate team. Led by Darren, the practice has grown considerably in the last few years and demonstrates some truly innovative capabilities. I 'm hugely grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey. ”