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January 23, 2026
Milbank Establishes European Real Estate Finance Practice with Addition of Miles Flynn and Rehan Hanif in London

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- Milbank LLP has announced the addition of Miles Flynn and Rehan Hanif as partners in its London office, formally establishing a European Real Estate Finance practice
- This move enhances the firm's global real estate capabilities and positions the London office as a key hub for real estate finance services in Europe
- Flynn and Hanif bring over 30 years of combined experience in real estate finance, banking, and cross-border transactions, including expertise in CMBS and Islamic Finance.
Milbank LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Miles Flynn and Rehan Hanif as partners in the firmâs London office. Their arrival formally establishes a European Real Estate Finance practice and significantly enhances the firmâs global real estate capabilities.~~The arrival of Mr. Flynn and Mr. Hanif reflects the firmâs commitment to expanding its offering in the real estate sector more generally. This strategic development positions the London office as a key hub for real estate finance services across Europe and beyond.~~âLaunching a European Real Estate practice is a natural next step in Milbankâs global growth strategy,â said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman. âWith Miles and Rehan spearheading this initiative in London, we are strengthening our ability to deliver seamless, transatlantic real estate counsel on our clientsâ most complex transactions. We are delighted to welcome them to the firm.â~~Erwin Dweck, a member of the firmâs Executive Committee and practice group leader of Milbankâs Real Estate Group said, âThis is a transformative moment for our Real Estate group. The level of sophistication and creativity that they bring, together with their deep client relationships, will allow us to seamlessly serve our clients across jurisdictions. Their practice is a perfect complement to our market-leading team.â~~âWe are excited to welcome such accomplished professionals to our team,â said Andrej Wolf and Tom Canning, Co-Managing Partners of Milbankâs London office. âTheir deep market knowledge and collaborative approach align with Milbankâs commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients.â~~âMiles and Rehan have developed an outstanding practice with over 30 years of combined experience,â said Suhrud Mehta, a member of the firmâs Executive Committee and co-head of the Global Leveraged Finance Group. âWe are pleased to be expanding the scope of our market-leading finance offering in Europe to include real estate financing at the highest level.â~~âJoining Milbank to establish a real estate finance practice in London is a tremendous opportunity,â said Mr. Flynn. âWe are excited to collaborate with our new colleagues worldwide to continue delivering exceptional service to clients.â~~Mr. Hanif added, âIâm thrilled to be part of Milbankâs London office at such a dynamic moment for the firmâs real estate practice, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of its global platform.â~~Mr. Flynn specializes in real estate finance across the UK and Europe, including senior and mezzanine debt, intercreditor agreements and back leverage transactions. He also advises on CMBS transactions and has significant experience in the enforcement and restructuring of commercial real estate loans.~~Mr. Hanif brings wide-ranging banking and finance expertise, specializing in cross-border real estate finance transactions and offering experience in Islamic Finance.~~Together they represent banks, debt funds, private equity sponsors and other real estate investors on the structuring and financing of all types of commercial real estate debt and arrangers, servicers and noteholders in European CMBS transactions.
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