KPMG UK appoints new Head of Real Estate Corporate Finance

KPMG UK has announced the appointment of Philip Shields as a Managing Director to lead the Real Estate Corporate Finance practice.

Philip joins the firm from investment bank Panmure Gordon where he led the Real Estate M&A practice. He has over 20 years of Real Estate investment banking experience across London, New York, and Sydney, and has advised on numerous transactions spanning both M&A and capital raising assignments.

Philip's recent work includes advising on the £350 million Life Sciences REIT IPO.

In his new role, Philip will work as part of both the Corporate Finance and Debt Advisory practices, and with KPMG UK’s wider multi-disciplinary real estate offering.  

Commenting on his new role, Philip said: “This is an exciting time to be joining KPMG. The firm has a strong presence in the market and I’m looking forward to connecting and working closely with colleagues in various parts of the business to provide a full service to our clients.”

Andy Pyle, Head of Real Estate at KPMG UK added: “We’re delighted to have Philip as part of the team, and he is a natural fit for helping us grow the work we do in the real estate sector. His extensive M&A experience will further strengthen our real estate offering.”

KPMG UK has extensive experience, knowledge and insights across the real estate sector through delivering tax, assurance and advisory services.

 

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