Osborne Clarke LLP draws on its ‘excellent’ sector knowledge to advise real estate fund managers on fund launches and fundraisings across fund types, as well as secondaries transactions. The team is led by Bristol-based Tim Simmonds, highly regarded for his ’exceptional’ experience advising fund managers and institutional investors on fundraising. Recognised for her ‘excellent’ market knowledge, Alison Riddle advises on fund and joint venture formations and management issues, while also leading the firm’s built environment investors sector. Oliver Darvill advises on complex fund formations and GP-led secondary transactions, with particular expertise in the SFDR and other ESG matters.
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Testimonials
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'Excellent knowledge and expertise of the sector. Responsive team. Good problem solvers.'
'Tim Simmonds is excellent to deal with; he pays great attention to detail and focuses on the important points.'
‘Osborne Clarke's funds team is a technically sound, efficient and commercially-minded group of individuals who have a lot of experience in the structure of funds. We specifically have worked with them on LP/GP structures and a Jersey open-ended fund. Their base of associates provide a good level of knowledge, allowing for sensible coverage on a day-to-day basis and is backed up by excellent partner strength.’
‘Tim Simmonds is an exceptional funds lawyer. He is experienced, commercial and technically brilliant. He has strong experience in the UK funds sector and will often have experienced problems that arise several times in the past, so these are quickly dealt with. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone looking at establishing a UK LP/GP structure. Tom Burgess is a brilliant associate who has good client skills and is pragmatic and efficient in his command of structuring a fund and then taking things through to a fund closing. Eric Edwin is a strong senior associate, with good client skills and technical excellence.’
‘Very good at working collaboratively.’
‘Alison Riddle is unflappable, with excellent knowledge of the market and delivering great client service. Oliver Darvill is a pleasure to deal with. Chiara Best is very capable.’
'The team are knowledgeable, commercial and responsive, and they understand our business which is hugely beneficial.'
'Tim Simmonds and Ollie Darvill have been working with our business for a number of years, so their input and support is valued and appreciated. They are responsive and commercial.'
'A great team to work with - very responsive, focused on delivery. No-nonsense approach to getting the work done, but lovely people at the same time.'
'Tim Simmonds - he has a great attention to detail, and focusing on the important points. You don't waste lots of time (as with many solicitors) getting to the point.'
Key clients
- aberdeen
- Addington Capital LLP
- ALTI
- AMPYR Solar Europe GP LLP
- ARA Europe
- Barwood Capital
- Big Society Capital
- Bridges Fund Management
- Brunel Pension Partnership Limited
- CBRE Global Investors
- Centerbridge
- Deutsche Bank (DWS)
- DTZ Investors
- Edmond De Rothschild
- Ellandi
- Elwood Capital
- Fiera Capital
- GLP
- Hawthorn Residential Fund
- Marchmont Investment Management
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tim Simmonds
Other key lawyers
Tom Burgess; Eric Edwin; Chiara Best; Oliver Darvill; Alison Riddle; Svetlana Kisyova