Shoosmiths acts as legal advisor to Aareal Bank who has facilitated a £73 million senior debt financing for Westwind Capital as it continues expansion of build-to-rent assets across prime London locations.

Published: 23 December 2025

Westwind Capital is a London-based private equity real estate investment firm focused on the European living sector. The firm is actively building a high-quality portfolio across sectors such as build-to-rent, student housing, and life sciences real estate, with a long-term aim is to generate sustainable value by addressing structural demand trends while embedding ESG principles across its investment and asset management approach.

The £73 million debt refinancing of Westwind Capital’s London portfolio will support its growth strategy and expansion of its build-to-rent assets across prime locations in the capital. The loan from Aareal Bank reinforces the Westwind Capital’s success in the living sector and represents a significant step forward for the firm founded in 2022.

Shoosmiths acted as legal advisor to Aareal Bank on the refinancing deal for Westwind Capital.

Shoosmiths’ team was led by James Salford, partner in the Banking & Finance team, specialising in real estate finance both in the UK and internationally. Salford was supported by principal associate Abigail Little, associate Saima Rasool, trainee solicitor Edith Ranson from the Banking & Finance team and principal associate Charlie White from the Real Estate team.

Salford commented, “Advising on this financing by Aareal Bank for Westwind Capital shows once again that the firm is a trusted adviser when it comes to come of the most complex deals in the operational real estate sector. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Westwind Capital to continue expanding across the capital and further afield, and the firm is proud to have facilitated the refinancing that makes that growth possible.”