Leading global law firm, Baker McKenzie, has hired Luke Harber as a Partner in its Real Estate Finance team within the Banking and Finance practice group in London, further strengthening the Firm’s global transactional expertise and capabilities.
Luke joins the Firm from a US investment bank.
Sebastien Marcelin-Rice, Head of Baker McKenzie’s Real Estate Finance team in London, commented: “I am thrilled to welcome Luke to the Firm. His deep technical expertise and experience working in the real estate finance industry make him an outstanding addition to our team. Luke’s skills perfectly complement our existing practice adding to our bench strength and expertise, and his insights into the real estate finance and structured finance sector will allow us to deliver even greater value and support to our clients. We continue to focus on growing our offering to the real estate investor community across EMEA and beyond, and we believe that this hire, following on from the recent hire of Mark Thompson in the real estate private equity space among others will make a material difference in expanding our client offering, allowing us to respond to strong client demand.”
Baker McKenzie’s London Managing Partner, Ed Poulton, added: “I look forward to welcoming Luke to the Firm. We are pushing forward with a meaningful lateral growth strategy in London and Luke’s arrival into our Banking & Finance practice will further strengthen the service we offer to our clients both in London and across the Firm’s global network.”
Commenting on his appointment, Luke said: “I am excited to join Baker McKenzie as it continues to expand its Real Estate Finance and Real Estate Private Equity capabilities. Our enhanced Real Estate Finance platform will be market leading, allowing us to deliver best-in-class service to our expanding premium client base. The Firm’s collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and international platform provide a strong foundation for growth and for advising clients on increasingly sophisticated financing structures.”
Luke joins the Firm on January 5, 2026.
