Linklaters LLP leverages its global platform to represent sponsors, investors and management teams on private funds and co-investments across multiple jurisdictions. The practice delivers ‘excellent’ work on fund structuring, formation, operation, regulation and tax, with expertise also spanning sustainable real estate funds and ESG regulatory advice. The team is led by Matthew Keogh, who advises on open-ended real estate funds and has extensive experience in structuring and managing funds, private equity joint ventures, and fund finance. Rahul Manvatkar acts for sponsors and investors on open- and closed-end funds and investment management arrangements, while also leading the practice’s ESG initiatives. Clare Baker brings ’deep expertise’ in secondaries, while Gareth Crimp is recognised for his knowledge across transactional and advisory fund matters.
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Testimonials
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‘We use the team for all of our investment strategies and they consistently deliver excellent work. In the real estate space, the team is very knowledgeable and always aware of market developments and how to get the best deal. This is our favourite counsel: easy to work with, responsive and consistently delivering exceptional quality.’
‘Great, deep knowledge of the open-ended real estate funds arena and a strong bench of senior associates to help deliver value as well as top-quality service.’
‘The team collaborates well and offers clear, commercial advice across a range of funds and matters. Their collective technical expertise is very good, and we see them as a trusted adviser who helps keep us at the forefront of the market. They're also a friendly and approachable team who we enjoy working with.’
‘Very good understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements and opportunities from a structuring perspective, and able to convey those in a relatable manner to lawyers and non-lawyers on the client side.’
‘Clare Baker and Olof Echt are both outstanding in their service delivery. Clare is very well-known in the market and is excellent at building and maintaining client relationships. She has deep expertise of the topics and is very efficient in overseeing her team. Olof is our go-to day-to-day contact, and what we particularly appreciate is how easy it is to work with him. He is highly responsive, reliable, an excellent communicator and maintains a high quality of work.’
‘Rahul Manvatkar, Gareth Crimp and Olof Echt stand out for their deep knowledge of open-ended RE funds and delivering commercial and practical advice.’
‘Matt Keogh has a great view of what's going on in the market.'
‘Shivani Sharma-Saul and Gareth Crimp keep projects on track and have good industry knowledge. Rahul Manvatkar is very much involved in the details.’
'Clare Baker - very trusted and expert adviser on the funds side, supported by a strong tax team.'
'Hands on, knowledgeable and very available. The Linklaters team is a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Aermont Capital
- Barings
- BlackRock
- Clarion Europe
- Feldberg Capital UK Limited
- Harrison Street
- Hines
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Macquarie Asset Management
Work highlights
Advised Barings (as fund counsel for the Barings European Core Property Fund, an open-ended, evergreen core real estate fund) on the closing of investors into BECPF and the structuring and implementation of the Fund’s investments across Europe.
Advised Hines as fund counsel for the Hines European Property Partners, an open-ended core plus real estate fund, and its feeder funds.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Matthew Keogh
Other key lawyers
Rahul Manvatkar; Clare Baker; Ben Jennings; Gareth Crimp; Olof Echt; Shivani Sharma-Saul; Julia Vergauwen