We are delighted to announce the appointment of Gemma Grunewald as a new partner in our London Tax practice. Gemma joins the firm from a leading international law firm, where she specialised in real estate tax.
Gemma's practice focuses on real estate tax structuring for listed and private companies, private equity funds and institutional investors. She brings deep technical expertise in REIT structures, real estate funds, corporate real estate, and mainstream corporate tax advice, with extensive experience on both advisory and transactional work. Her work frequently involves a cross-border element.
Gemma's arrival marks a strategic step in our ongoing growth in the Real Estate Sector. This appointment enhances our highly renowned capabilities in real estate tax structuring and creates significant opportunities for collaboration across our Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate Finance and Funds practices internationally.
Shane Gleghorn, UK Managing Partner, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Gemma to the firm. She is a leading real estate tax expert with strong technical capabilities and an excellent track record in advising institutional clients on complex real estate structures. Her arrival significantly strengthens our real estate tax practice and reinforces our commitment to growth in the Real Estate Sector. Gemma’s knowledge of REIT structuring, fund work, and cross border real estate taxation will add value and open new avenues for collaboration across our international teams."
Graham Samuel-Gibbon, Head of Tax and Incentives, said: "I'm thrilled to have Gemma join our team. She brings exceptional expertise across the full spectrum of real estate tax work, deep sector knowledge and a collaborative approach. Her proven leadership, strong technical capabilities and commercial approach to tax matters will further strengthen our remarkable service offering and support our ambitious growth plans in the Real Estate Sector."
Gemma Grunewald added: "I'm very pleased to join Taylor Wessing's Tax and Incentives practice. The firm's international platform, sector strength and commitment to technical excellence across real estate, funds and corporate tax provide an exceptional foundation to deliver enhanced services to clients and support their growth ambitions. I look forward to working with my new colleagues, developing the team and enhancing Taylor Wessing's highly regarded real estate tax capabilities, to help institutional clients navigate their most complex real estate tax structuring challenges."
