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London, 24 June 2022 – Kensington Mortgages (“Kensington”), the fast-growing specialist mortgage lender, has today announced a sale to Barclays Bank UK PLC (“Barclays”). The sale follows an auction process that attracted interest from a broad range of bidders. Barclays is acquiring the business from funds affiliated with Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (“Blackstone”) and Sixth Street, which have jointly owned the business since 2015 during which time Kensington enjoyed an extended period of accelerated growth. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

Barclays is acquiring Kensington Mortgage Company Limited (“KMC”), Kensington Mortgage Services Limited (“KMS”) and a portfolio of UK mortgages consisting primarily of mortgages originated by KMC from October 2021 to completion of the acquisition of KMC and KMS (the “KMC Mortgage Portfolio”). The acquisition will allow Barclays to become one of the few major banks with a specialist mortgage offering.

Kensington is a leading UK specialist residential mortgage lender focused on providing mortgages via brokers to borrowers with complex incomes. Using a combination of proprietary technology, data analytics and human insight to design products and make lending decisions, Kensington focuses on the self-employed and those with multiple or variable incomes – segments that major banks often do not serve. The business, which is based in Maidenhead and has around 600 employees, services approximately £8.7 billion of third party and related party mortgages in addition to the KMC Mortgage Portfolio. Kensington originated approximately £.9 billion* of mortgages in the year ended 31 March 2022.

Under the joint ownership of Blackstone and Sixth Street, Kensington has improved its processes and expanded its product offerings to become a market leader in specialist lending to the self-employed, first-time buyers, older borrowers and customers with multiple sources of income. The business is also recognised in the industry for having a market-leading data and technology platform, which has facilitated profitable growth, product innovation and exceptional loan underwriting performance. The business has grown its originations at a compound annual growth rate of 22% since the acquisition in 2015.

Mark Arnold, CEO of Kensington Mortgages, commented: “This sale marks the start of an exciting new chapter of growth for Kensington. We have a strong track-record in the specialist mortgage space, using our proprietary data and tech platform to innovate and grow, and now is a natural point to bring in a partner who can help us to drive our next expansion phase. As a major UK bank with a broad reach and offering, Barclays is well-placed to support this expansion, whilst the sale will allow it to differentiate itself as a ‘mainstream specialist’ and offer a range of mortgage solutions not available from competitors.”

Matt Hammerstein, CEO of Barclays Bank UK PLC, commented: “The transaction reinforces our commitment to the UK residential mortgage market and presents an exciting opportunity to broaden our product range and capabilities. KMC is a best-in-class specialist mortgage lender with an established track record in the UK market, strong broker and customer relationships and data analytics capabilities. KMC complements our existing UK mortgage business and broker relationships through the addition of a specialist prime mortgage originator and the utilisation of our strong UK funding base. We look forward to KMC management and employees becoming part of the Barclays group.”

Qasim Abbas, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, said: “Kensington’s success in becoming one of the UK’s leading specialist mortgage lenders is testament to the quality of its products, the resilience of its business model and the excellence of its management team. In particular, their collective strength in harnessing the power of data science and analytics, prudent risk management and always providing their customers with the right product to suit their individual needs has been key to the evolution of their business. We wish them the very best as they enter an exciting new chapter.”

Michael Muscolino, Partner at Sixth Street, said: “We want to thank management and the entire Kensington team for their dedication and collaboration over the past decade in building the platform into a market leader. Our focus on using data to drive consistent innovation allowed us to create new products and broaden mortgage access while maintaining exceptional underwriting standards. We wish the company great continued success with its new partners at Barclays.”

Kensington Mortgages was founded in 1995. The business was acquired by Blackstone and Sixth Street Partners in 2015, initiating a period of considerable growth and investment. The mortgage servicing business Acenden was also acquired by the same investors and merged with Kensington, creating a broader UK mortgage business.

Since the acquisition, Kensington has more than tripled the number of underwriters it employs and almost quadrupled its origination volumes. Kensington lent £1.9bn* in new mortgages or the year ended 31st March 2022.

A clear period of growth was initiated with the arrival of Mark Arnold as CEO in April 2018. Under the guidance of the leadership team, Kensington consolidated a number of disparate legacy brands under a revitalised Kensington identity, launched a best-in-class, data and analytics driven and highly scalable integrated technology platform, sharpened its market positioning and launched a range of new and innovative products. These include mortgages for public sector workers, products that reward borrowers for improving the environmental credentials of their home and a new fixed for term mortgage where monthly payments remain fixed for the entire term of the loan.

The business is now clearly established as a leading specialist mortgage lender, with a strong market position as a lender to the self-employed, younger borrowers, older borrowers and those with more complex personal circumstances. The brand has a 4.4-star consumer rating on Trustpilot.

The business has very strong credit controls. Only 19 loans issued by Kensington Mortgages since 2010 have gone into default, with the total cumulative losses on those loans amounting to just 52,000.

Barclays PLC is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Its businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. For further information about Barclays, please visit its website home.barclays .

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $915 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused onprivate equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.Further information is available at . Follow @blackstone onLinkedIn ,Twitter , andInstagram .

Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $60 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Sixth Street’s London-based presence was formed in 2011 to invest in businesses and assets across Europe. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 400 team members including over 180 investment professionals around the world. For more information, visit or follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn .

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Real Estate Solicitor

Take a look at this excellent opportunity to join a stellar central London firm. 

Opportunity

• Advising both landlords and tenants 
• Experience of acting on matters involving office premises, national retail companies shopping centres, restaurants, leisure facilities among others
• Work includes sales and acquisitions, development, L&T, surrender and assignment of leases, sublets and more
• You will also assist with property finance  and development schemes
• Excellent exposure to complex, high value and reported matters

About you

• Solicitor with 2-3 years' UK PQE
• Experience of working in an established commercial property team/department
• Experience of working on commercial properties/portfolios including retail, shopping centres, restaurants, leisure facilities and offices
• Must have a keen commercial outlook on their work 

This is a terrific long-term career move given we are looking at mid-term succession in the teams. Don't delay, this opportunity will be snapped soon.

Please contact Simon Wright for more details. 

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Commercial Property Solicitor – Guildford

A Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked Commercial Property team in Guildford is looking to hire a Senior Associate Solicitor. 
This firm has won employer of the year, has a low staff turnover and offers excellent flexibility.

You can enjoy the work life balance of a well-run practice whilst working on high quality matters with household brands. 

Your real estate/commercial property caseload will include:  

• Acquisitions and Disposals
• Property Finance
• Developments
• Landlord and Tenant

To be successful with your application you must:

• Have experience with Commercial Property/Real Estate
• Be 7-10 PQE as a UK qualified Solicitor

Benefits that come with this Commercial Property Solicitor opportunity include: 

• Working from home
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• A good pension
• Multifaceted bonuses
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Payroll charity contributions
• Season ticket loans 
• Technology provided
• Flexible working hours are available

If you have any questions, please contact Zac Marshall at G2 Legal. 

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A well-established commercial property law team in Esher  is seeking a Solicitor  (NQ+) to join its busy and growing practice.

You’ll be joining a highly regarded team known across Surrey and London for delivering top-tier commercial property law  services. 

Many of the firm’s Solicitors , including partners, are ex-City trained and bring a wealth of experience in both commercial and complex residential property matters.

Benefits of this Commercial Property Solicitor position include:

- Generous bonuses

- Twice a year salary reviews

- Early finishes on Friday 

- Flexible working - ideal for those seeking a strong work-life balance or with a family

As a Commercial Property Solicitor , your caseload will include:
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Property finance

- Development projects
 
To be successful with your application you must:
- Have experience in commercial property law

- Be a NQ+ Solicitor  or Legal Executive (CILEX/FILEX) 

- Higher PQE candidates are also encouraged to apply

If you're a Commercial Property Solicitor  ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. 

Contact Zac Marshall at G2 Legal for more information. 

A Legal 500 ranked real estate team in Wimbledon is looking to hire an experienced Real Estate Solicitor to join its busy team. 
 
The firm offers a busy workload, the opportunity to work alongside excellent lawyers from top city firms and the chance to produce high-quality work as a Real Estate Solicitor.

Work-life balance is essential, so flexibility around working from home and working hours is available.

Last year, I placed a partner and managing associate into this team who needed flexible working having come from city backgrounds themselves. 
 
Your high-quality caseload will include: 
- Leases
- Acquisitions and Disposals
- Property Finance
- Redevelopments

- Portfolios
 
To be successful with your application, you must:
- Have excellent experience with commercial property/real estate
- Be 7+ PQE as a Solicitor or Cilex/Legal Executive

- Have good academic results
 
Benefits that come with this highly desirable Real Estate Solicitor opportunity include: 
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance and dental care
- A good pension
- Parking 
- Bonuses
 
If you're looking for the next step in your real estate career or are looking for somewhere that values your contribution to the firm and has a great culture, apply for this opportunity in Wimbledon today. 
 
Otherwise, please call Zac Marshall at G2 Legal if you have any questions. 

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REAL ESTATE LAWYER –

A leading global technology company is seeking an experienced Real Estate Counsel to support large-scale data center and commercial property development projects across the EMEA region. This is a contract position, for 30-40 hours per week, with an initial term of 6-12 months.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams, providing high-impact legal support in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.

Real Estate Counsel (Contract)

• Location: Hybrid – London, UK (EMEA)
• Duration: 6–12 months
• Hours: Full-time (30–40 hours/week)

Contract Details

• Start Date: January 2026
• Duration: 6–12 months (full-time, 30–40 hours/week)
• Location: London, UK (hybrid)
• Rate: $105 – $120 USD per hour

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in global infrastructure development at a company that is transforming the future of technology. You’ll partner with high-performing teams across regions, contribute to impactful projects, and gain exposure to complex international transactions — all while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled transactional attorney with deep real estate experience, capable of working independently and collaboratively to deliver pragmatic, commercial legal guidance that supports strategic expansion and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on complex real estate and construction projects, including commercial leasing, acquisitions, development, and related transactions.
• Provide business-focused, solutions-oriented legal advice to internal clients and project stakeholders.
• Partner with internal teams and external counsel to negotiate, draft, and manage real estate agreements and documentation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed in jurisdictions outside of licensure, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality support.
• Proactively identify legal and operational risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with business clients, anticipating needs and providing timely updates.
• Support the development and implementation of scalable processes that streamline real estate legal workflows.

Qualifications

• Law degree and active license to practice in the UK, Ireland, or EU (for EMEA).
• 8+ years of real estate legal experience, including significant exposure to commercial leasing, acquisitions, development, and construction.
• Experience working in or advising large multinational companies on real estate and infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience with top law firms or in-house legal departments preferred.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear business guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Proficiency with modern legal technology tools (e.g., AI-assisted drafting, Power BI dashboards, SharePoint, and standard Microsoft 365 applications).

An international law firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa, are recruiting for a Real Estate Finance Lawyer (3-6 PQE) to join it's team in London.

About the Role:

You will join the firms dedicated real estate finance team, who work across borders, advising arrangers and financial institutions, as well as borrowers including developers, funds and REITs.

You will advise a mix of sponsors, lenders and property developers, acting for a range of asset classes including hotels, data centres, build to rent, logistics, student housing and commercial. This will also include cross-border transactions, development finance, acquisition finance, corporate lending and restructuring work.

Qualifications:

• You will be a qualified solicitor 3- 6 years PQE (post-qualification experience), with a proven track record of advising clients on a wide range of finance matters, within the real estate finance space.

Benefits:

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's largest finance practices with an unmatched experience leading on real estate finance matters.

The role also offers a clear pathway to progress, where you will be given a real opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the practice.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV. If this role isn't quite right, please contact me for a confidential conversation to discuss other opportunities we have that may be suitable.

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Real Estate Partner - Kent

Client

A leading property firm with a proven track record of supporting new hires to progress and develop their practice. Having worked with the firm on several senior hires, we have seen partners and senior solicitors from magic and silver circle firms choose this firm for its ambitious yet supportive culture.

Role

1. Due to ongoing growth, this is an opportunity to join a core practice of a Top 50 firm. Working as part of a national team, this role offers a suitable candidate the chance to develop a commercial property practice with support.
2. This office has experienced fantastic growth and now provides a strong and stable platform for a locally focused, experienced Real Estate Partner.
3. There is flexibility regarding the skill set of the joining individual, with opportunities to join a growing local team with a broad regional reach without specific workload stipulations.

You

1. A driven, self-motivated, experienced Partner with considerable experience in the Kent market.
2. Ideally 10+ years PQE and a commitment to developing the regional practice, working closely with London and firm-wide teams.
3. A strong communicator and collaborator, with a demonstrated interest in driving growth.
4. Capable of leadership and experienced in team management.

All discussions are confidential, and enquiries are welcome without obligation to apply.

For further information and confidential discussion, please contact

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