Greenberg Traurig London Named Real Estate Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026

Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s London office won the Real Estate Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026, according to a company announcement. The firm received the honor following its role in the establishment of The UK Housing Platform Fund and a £1.1 billion take-private acquisition of The PRS REIT plc.

Did You Know? The PRS REIT portfolio involved in the award-winning work consists of nearly 5,500 single-family homes distributed across 71 different sites throughout the U.K.

Why did Greenberg Traurig win Real Estate Team of the Year?

The Lawyer described the shortlist for this category as one of the most competitive it has seen. An independent panel of judges, including members from the bar, private practice, and in-house counsel, selected the winners to ensure rigour and impartiality.

Greenberg Traurig’s recognition stems from its multidisciplinary approach to the residential sector. The firm advised Waypoint Asset Management on the creation of The UK Housing Platform Fund, which executed the acquisition of The PRS REIT plc.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that winning in a highly competitive field suggests the firm’s ability to coordinate complex, high-value transactions. The use of a multidisciplinary team—spanning tax, finance, and corporate law—is likely what allowed the firm to close a “transformative” £1.1 billion deal.

What was the significance of the PRS REIT acquisition?

The £1.1 billion transaction is cited as one of the most significant real estate deals in the current market. It underscores the firm’s leadership within the U.K. residential sector by managing a portfolio of thousands of single-family homes.

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Steven Cowins, Global Real Estate Funds Practice Co-Chair, stated that the transaction reflects the caliber of the team. He noted that the recognition solidifies the firm’s position as a leading real estate sector team in the U.K.

How does this impact the firm’s U.K. presence?

The award highlights the depth of the firm’s London-wide team, which included specialists in tax, real estate finance, private equity, and corporate law. The team was led by Cowins, alongside shareholders including Clive Jones, Jessica Ganagasegaran, Duncan Hubbard, Danielle L. Martin, Marc Snell, Andrew Sterling, and Henrietta Walker.

Given the firm’s existing scale of approximately 3,100 lawyers across 51 global locations, this recognition may lead to further growth in its U.K. real estate practice. The firm could potentially leverage this momentum to attract more high-value residential sector mandates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who selected the winners for The Lawyer Awards 2026?
Winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges drawn from the bar, private practice, and in-house counsel.

How many homes were included in the PRS REIT portfolio?
The portfolio comprises almost 5,500 single-family homes across 71 sites in the U.K.

What is the global size of Greenberg Traurig, LLP?
The firm has approximately 3,100 lawyers operating across 51 locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States.

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