LAWYER PROFILE

Martin Smith

UK 2026

Goodwin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: £50-150 million

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Martin Smith is a partner in the firm's Real Estate Industry group and a member of its Real Estate Transactions and Hospitality & Leisure practices. Martin advises clients on all aspects of investment in UK real estate, including acquisition, development, leasing, management, and disposal. He deals with direct investment in assets as well as indirect transactions through SPVs, including limited companies and unit trusts, acting for a variety of UK institutions and international investors.

Martin represents clients investing in all asset classes including offices, retail, student accommodation, PRS and logistics. He has particular expertise in hospitality and leisure assets (advising owners and operators of hotels, holiday parks and branded private residences) and operational real estate, especially advising on ground rent sale and leaseback structures. Martin regularly represents hotel management companies on transactions throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Personal

Dip L.P., 1999

The College of Law, Guildford

LL.B., 1998

University of Southampton, Southampton, England

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate: £50-150 million - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Martin Smith has a notable real estate practice, focusing on investment transactions. He represents clients in the acquisition and disposal of assets and portfolios of property such as holiday parks, student accommodation, logistics sites and health facilities.

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Strengths

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Martin is very good. He is hands-on and just gets things done.
Real Estate: £50-150 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Martin is a very good lawyer.
Real Estate: £50-150 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Martin is extremely sensible, communicates clearly and understands his clients well. He's a talented lawyer.
Real Estate: £50-150 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession