Latham & Watkins has added to its private equity real estate bench in the U.K. with the hire of partner Jeremy Kenley from Gibson Dunn, marking the latest move in an active London hiring market. Kenley’s move adds further depth to Latham’s real estate private equity capability as competition among global firms for top-tier transactional talent continues to intensify. He advises a broad roster of clients, many of whom already work with Latham—including Brookfield and Apollo—and brings nearly eight years of experience from Gibson Dunn, preceded by more than six years as a partner at Mayer Brown, according to his LinkedIn profile. The firm said Kenley’s arrival "further enhances the firm's global leadership for sophisticated real estate transactions," underscoring its strategic push to deepen transactional capability across key sectors. Kenley’s hire follows a string of private equity–focused additions. In July, the firm announced that Ross Allardice from White & Case would join its London office as a partner in the M&A and private equity practice, reinforcing the firm’s ambition to grow its transactional offering in Europe. "We’re delighted to welcome Jeremy to the firm," said Ed Barnett, London Office Managing Partner at Latham & Watkins. "Jeremy is a star name in the market and one of the most accomplished real estate private equity lawyers in the City, with an impressive track record advising across the full spectrum of complex transactions," he added. "Jeremy brings deep experience that will further strengthen our London team and support our continued growth as a global leader in this space. He’s a fantastic addition to our already strong practice." Latham has been at the centre of London’s volatile hiring market for some time, with movement flowing both ways. In October, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher hired Latham partner Simon Tysoe, who joined its London M&A, energy and infrastructure, and oil and gas groups after a decade at Latham. That same month, Latham expanded its healthcare and life sciences practice with the addition of Simmons & Simmons partner Lydia Torne, who joined after nearly two decades at her former firm. She specialises in intellectual property transactions.