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Our multidisciplinary team offers deep industry knowledge and a commercial, strategic approach to help you optimise your investment strategy, whether you are a private equity firm, institutional investor, developer, or fund manager.
We work closely with clients to structure bespoke investment vehicles, facilitate capital raising, navigate regulatory and tax considerations, and manage both risk and returns across diverse property portfolios. Our team is experienced in advising on a wide range of investment strategies, including core, value-add, and opportunistic investments, as well as in high-value and cross-border transactions.
Our Real Estate Private Equity & Investment Services
We offer comprehensive legal services that cover the entire lifecycle of real estate investments, from fund formation and capital raising to ongoing asset management and eventual exits. Below are the key areas of real estate private equity and investment where we provide expert advice and support:
- We assist clients in structuring and establishing real estate investment vehicles, including private equity funds, joint ventures, limited partnerships, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and REITs.
- Our team ensures that the investment structure is tax-efficient and compliant with relevant regulations, helping clients to maximise returns while minimising legal and financial risks.
- Our team supports clients in raising capital from a range of investors, including institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We advise on structuring equity and debt financing and negotiate investor terms to ensure alignment with the fund’s objectives.
- We also help clients maintain positive investor relations, managing reporting and communication with investors, while ensuring transparency and compliance with all relevant securities regulations.
- Our real estate private equity team has extensive experience advising on the acquisition, development, and sale of real estate assets and portfolios. We handle everything from initial due diligence to negotiation and execution of purchase and sale agreements, as well as navigating regulatory requirements.
- Whether you are acquiring commercial, residential, or mixed-use properties, we provide expert guidance to optimise the terms of the transaction and secure the best possible deal for your investment strategy.
- As a global law firm, we are well-placed to advise clients on cross-border real estate investments. Our team understands the challenges of operating in multiple jurisdictions and provides legal advice that ensures compliance with both local and international laws.
- We assist with structuring cross-border investments, managing foreign direct investment regulations, and addressing tax, regulatory, and currency risks across regions including the UK, US, Europe, and emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
- Our real estate private equity team advises clients on securing debt financing to support acquisitions, development, and restructuring of real estate investments. We have strong relationships with a wide range of lenders, including banks, financial institutions, and private lenders.
- We also specialise in structured finance solutions, including mezzanine debt, securitisation, and credit facilities, helping clients optimise the financing structure for their real estate investments.
- Real estate investments are subject to complex tax and regulatory considerations. Our tax experts work closely with our private equity team to ensure that the investment structure is optimised for tax efficiency, mitigating risks related to capital gains tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other relevant tax obligations.
- We provide guidance on compliance with global regulatory frameworks such as the EU’s AIFMD, the US SEC regulations, and other local requirements, ensuring that the investment structure adheres to all relevant legal standards.
- We offer ongoing legal support for the management of real estate portfolios, helping clients navigate leasing, asset management, and tenant relations. Our team advises on key operational aspects of managing properties, including negotiating leases, resolving landlord-tenant disputes, and handling issues related to repairs and services.
- We work to ensure that the investment portfolio is managed efficiently, helping our clients achieve optimal returns while mitigating operational and legal risks.
- A well-executed exit strategy is crucial to the success of any real estate private equity investment. Our team advises on various exit options, including the sale of assets, portfolio sales, public listings, and REIT conversions.
- We assist clients in structuring exits to maximise value and minimise tax implications, guiding clients through the negotiation and execution of sale agreements, joint venture exits, and IPOs where appropriate.
- Our team is highly skilled in advising on joint venture (JV) structures and co-investments, helping clients partner with other investors, developers, or operators to execute large-scale real estate projects.
- We assist in negotiating JV agreements, establishing governance frameworks, addressing financial arrangements, and resolving disputes, ensuring that the partnership operates efficiently and in alignment with each party’s interests.
- Our real estate private equity and investment team offers proactive risk management advice, helping clients identify and mitigate risks associated with their real estate investments. We assist with litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution mechanisms when issues arise.
- We also provide strategic guidance in relation to insolvency and bankruptcy issues, helping clients protect their investments in the event of a financial downturn or distress.
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