Tom Dear > Greenberg Traurig, LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
THE SHARD, LEVEL 8
32 LONDON BRIDGE STREET
LONDON
SE1 9SG
England

Work Department

Corporate

Position

Shareholder

Career

Tom Dear advises fund managers, investors, financial institutions, and family offices on investment fund formations, structured acquisitions and disposals, and joint ventures, with a particular focus on the real estate sector.

Concentrations
Real Estate
Private Equity
Fund Formation
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Joint Ventures
Alternative Investments

Capabilities
Corporate

Admission to Practice
England and Wales

Languages

English

Education

  • Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School (London), 2010
  • Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School (London), 2009
  • B.A. (Hons), Politics, Newcastle University, 2008

Lawyer Rankings

London > Investment fund formation and management > Real estate funds

Led by Steven Cowins, Greenberg Traurig, LLP stands out in the market for its large and dedicated real estate investment funds team which acts for top fund managers on the full gamut of investment strategies. As a US-headquartered firm, it is able to provide clients with strong links to North American capital sources and draws on support from the firm’s tax and regulatory practitioners as it advises on funds matters. Cowins handles fund establishments, joint ventures, structured acquisitions and dispositions, and other investment matters. He is supported by Marc Snell, who is recommended for co-investment structures, segregated mandates and club arrangements. Tom Dear acts for fund managers, investors and financial institutions on fund formations and structuring issues, while Tim Dolan – who joined from Reed Smith LLP in January 2023 – brings regulatory expertise to the team.