King Street Capital Management has tapped Sujan Patel as a senior adviser to its European real‑estate platform, a move that follows the recent exit of co‑head Paul Brennan. Patel, who spent a decade at a leading UK property fund, will advise on acquisition strategy and capital‑raising across the region. Appointment signals King Street’s intent to deepen its foothold in a market recovering from vacancy pressures.

Brennan’s departure last month left a gap in the firm’s leadership at a time when King Street is expanding its European debt‑focused funds. The company recently closed a €1.2 billion vehicle targeting office and logistics assets in Germany and France, aiming to capitalise on distressed valuations. Patel’s network is expected to accelerate deal flow and investor outreach for these platforms.

By adding Patel, King Street hopes to offset the loss of Brennan’s deal‑making acumen and reassure limited partners of continuity. The move underscores the firm’s bet that European real‑estate credit will rebound as occupier demand steadies. Investors will now still watch whether Patel can translate his UK fund experience into tangible transaction wins for the platform.