16 August 2012 | By Joshua Freedman
Linklaters? UK real estate head Anne Byrne is to join property investment company Capital & Counties Properties (Capco) as its first legal chief.
Byrne, who advised the company while at the magic circle firm, is set to take on the role in February after becoming the latest in a string of partners to resign from the City property practice this summer (21 June 2012).
Capco said Byrne, in the newly formed role of legal counsel, would be the principal legal adviser to the company?s board and senior management and ?play a pivotal part in the development of future corporate strategy?. She will be Capco?s first in-house lawyer.
Capco CEO Ian Hawksworth said in a statement: ?Her wealth of experience and knowledge in UK real estate law will be a great addition to the company as we continue to pursue our ambitious strategy going forward.?
Byrne, a Linklaters partner since 2001, advised Capco on a joint venture with entities owned by Hong Kong?s Kwok family last year to develop a 7.5 acre site at Seagrave Road, Earls Court, into a residential complex.
Her other clients included Capital Shopping Centres, ProLogis and UBS.
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We usually start this blog with the biggest winner, but we had a huge loser this week who deserves to be mentioned. After having an incredible Week 2 in the competition that propelled him to the top spot, Anthony put up a big fat ZERO this week by completing absolutely no games in the past 7 days. In fact, he only put in about 3 hours total into the competition in the form of Sleeping Dogs. But until he decided to stop taking a slumber himself, his points will remain stagnant.
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The Club House has an ample reception with views of the lake with a comfortable living room, a warm fireplace, library, kitchen and bathrooms. There is a more private area in the Club House and this includes a smaller independent reception area with a fireplace and cable TV.
One of the most important aspects to consider when choosing where to live is security. Presently the possibility of raising our kids in a warm and safe environment is highly valued. Carmel makes it possible. It has a surveillance system that allows residents to have a life with total freedom, leaving the car keys in the ignition and their front doors unlocked without any type of problems. There are two types of alarms: one on the perimeter with sound and lights and one on each plot.
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