Rajan Shori
Rajan brings over 20 years of real estate experience, advising on commercial transactions, acquisitions, and financings. Known for his proactive, entrepreneurial approach, he delivers clear, strategic guidance that supports clients' business goals. Before joining Gilson Gray, Rajan led Real Estate Finance in London for an AM Law 100 firm and held senior roles at UK Top 100 law firms, including heading real estate finance, the Irish desk, and founding the India business desk.
- rajan.shori@gilsongray.com
- +44 (0)2035184216
- +44 (0)7956375159
Expertise
Rajan specialises in real estate finance, particularly inward investment. His clients include banks, investment funds, private equity firms, developers, and high-net-worth individuals. He is recognised for his ability to structure complex transactions and align legal solutions with commercial objectives. His work spans the UK and Europe, often involving cross-border regulatory and compliance issues.
Representative Experience:
- Advised Respublica on acquisition and funding of a large London co-living scheme.
- Acted for Silk Property Group on the Hilton and Virgin Hotels in Glasgow.
- Guided a biomedical company through a multijurisdictional Euronext listing involving US compliance.
- Represented AIB on the US Embassy relocation deal and Nine Elms land acquisition.
- Assisted an Irish fund on a multi-million pound refinancing with Deutsche Hypo Bank.
- Led refinancing and acquisition deals in prime London locations, including Oxford Street, Old Bond Street, and Fitzrovia.
- Acted for Sapinda on acquisitions, disposals, and leasing transactions in Mayfair.
- Represented NAMA and JP Morgan on major London property financings.
Credentials:
- Bar Admissions: England & Wales
- Court Admissions: Supreme Court of England and Wales
Languages: French, German, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
Education:
- LPC with distinction, College of Law, London
- LLB (Hons), Queen Mary University of London
Memberships: Law Society, +91 Group