In the most recent years, the investment fund landscape has seen a considerable rise in the real estate sector. This has led to an increase in the demand for legal professionals with a deep understanding of the industry as well as the ability to assist both investors and fund managers. In the UK, there are a number of talented lawyers working relentlessly to provide their clients with the best legal advice, so let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy investment funds and real estate lawyers.
These professionals have a wealth of experience in several fields, including fund structuring and restructuring, joint ventures, and management issues. Their clientele varies from small and major investors to managers and asset holders. Their abilities are widely recognised and their work has greatly contributed to the success of many real estate investment funds.
To further understand the importance of such individuals, we will delve into the profiles of some of the prominent lawyers in the investment funds and real estate sectors. Here are a few of them:
Thomas Alabaster
Based in the UK, Thomas Alabaster of Ropes & Gray LLP specialises in matters relating to private equity and real estate funds. His environment primarily involves buyout fund structuring, advice on joint ventures, and assistance with management issues.
Matthew Keogh
Matthew Keogh of Linklaters has a broad private funds practice that covers private equity, debt and real estate funds. He not only works for sponsors but also for investors such as sovereign wealth and pension funds.
Kate Binedell
Real asset funds are at the core of Kate Binedell‘s practice at DLA Piper LLP. She is known for her comprehensive advisory capacity in this space and her successful handling of fund formations and restructurings.
Antony Grossman
Antony Grossman of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP has built a deep experience-base advising leading asset managers. His expertise lies with real estate fund matters, including fund restructuring.
Richard Batchelor
Working with Eversheds Sutherland, Richard Batchelor provides advice to both investors and fund managers in the real estate sector. His guidance has proven incredibly helpful in fund structuring and fundraising.
Justin A Cornelius
Justin Cornelius of Goodwin leads in the launch of billion-dollar funds and joint ventures for leading asset managers. He also supports his clients with their investments.
Samantha Lake Coghlan
As the co-chair of Goodwin’s London office, Samantha Coghlan offers her expertise in the formation of European real estate funds. She also advices prominent investors on an array of matters including joint ventures.
Steven Cowins
Steven Cowins is co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s global real estate funds team. He specialises in the formation of UK and European real estate funds, and is also proficient in dealing with clients on joint ventures and club deals.
James Sargent
James Sargent of Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP works primarily with major infrastructure and real estate funds. His advisory role ranges from structuring and formation to financing.
Matthew Huggett
Lastly, Matthew Huggett of Allen & Overy LLP provides his assistance with the formation and operation of sizeable real estate funds. His clientele includes large investors whom he advises on making their fund investments.
To sum up, these legal professionals have been pivotal to the growth and stability of the investment funds and real estate industries. It’s through the expertise, talent and dedication of these individuals that the real estate sector is expected to keep on thriving.
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