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European law firm Fieldfisher has appointed Rebecca Maxwell as a partner in its Real Estate practice, effective 1 October 2025. She joins from Bexley Beaumont and will be based in the Birmingham office.
With over two decades of experience, Rebecca brings deep expertise across commercial property, with a particular focus on the logistics sector. She has advised institutional landlords and corporate occupiers on acquisitions, developments, and leasing of industrial and distribution assets, helping clients respond to evolving supply chain demands.
Rebecca is highly regarded for her strategic insight into market trends such as e-commerce and last-mile delivery; she has the ability to translate these into actionable property strategies. Her collaborative approach and strong client relationships have made her a trusted advisor to both high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.
Commenting on the appointment, Antony Phillips, Head of Real Estate at Fieldfisher, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Rebecca to our team. Her experience and strong market reputation align seamlessly with our growth strategy, and her arrival further strengthens our ability to deliver the high-quality, commercially astute advice for which the firm is well known. Rebecca's arrival further strengthens our real estate team that is highly regarded for our strategic, commercially grounded approach and our ability to handle complex, high-value transactions efficiently. Rebecca will play a key role in driving the continued success of our team in Birmingham."
Rebecca Maxwell added:
"Fieldfisher’s entrepreneurial culture and commitment to excellence make it an exciting place to continue my practice. I look forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support our clients and contribute to the growth of the Birmingham office."
Rebecca joins Fieldfisher’s full-service Real Estate team, renowned for advising on complex, high-value transactions across development, investment, finance, and infrastructure. The team supports a diverse client base and is particularly strong in alternative asset classes such as industrials, healthcare, and hospitality. With offices across key European cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Barcelona, Dublin, Hamburg, Madrid, and Paris, the team delivers integrated, strategic advice in close collaboration with Corporate, Finance, and Tax colleagues.
Recent highlights include advising Canary Wharf Group on the development of Europe’s largest life sciences building, representing US company Lyten Inc. in its acquisition of Northvolt Dwa ESS in Poland, and supporting Vestas Developments on real estate and planning aspects of projects in Ireland.
