LAWYER PROFILE
John Kelsey

John Kelsey

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

John specialises in real estate and has wide ranging experience of advising on investment and development transactions in relation to both the commercial and large-scale residential markets. John has a wealth of experience in relation to the structured acquisitions and disposals of investment properties, joint ventures, sales and leaseback arrangements, and the more general aspects of landlord and tenant law. John has particular experience in dealing with real estate finance transactions, working closely with our finance team. John also specialises in dealing with real estate transactions within the hotel and leisure, student accommodation and the build-to-rent/private rented sectors.

John represents a broad spectrum of fund and financial institution clients which include major investors, banks, property funds and private capital and he acts for a range of developers, landlords and tenants.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate: £150 million and above - London (Firms)

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial
John Kelsey's wide-ranging real estate practice sees him advising on alternative asset transactions, including investment into and development of student accommodation, hotels and build-to-rent property. He is also well versed in real estate finance matters.

Strengths

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  • John is very knowledgeable, easy to work with and practical in his advice.

    Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John is a very experienced partner and is strong in delivery. He is very, very good.

    Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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