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Addleshaw Goddard

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Addleshaw Goddard‘s real estate investments and private funds team is trusted by mid-market GPs, market entrants and investors for fund formation and investments. ’A very well coordinated, client-centric team’, the practice is led by Daniel Woolston – focused exclusively on real estate and advising on fund formations, funding arrangements, and joint ventures – and Jan Grüter, sought for his expertise in sustainability-focused funds and related investment products. Liam Diggins brings fund structuring and formation experience, including shariah-compliant real estate investments.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jan Grüter is very effective in dealing with a broad range of clients, including educating fund managers and others who are not familiar with the products or legal issues.’

  • ‘A very well coordinated, client-centric team, with a one-stop shop service across the UK, covering everything from property-related matters to debt agreements, corporate transactions, tax, etc.’

  • ‘Very professional and timely in response - always available when needed, and can rationally work through the most complex of issues. I specifically recommend Liam Diggins.’

  • 'Team is best in class for mid-market, with real strength and depth. Good use of legal tech behind the scenes to improve client experience.'

Key clients

  • Apache Capital
  • European Investment Fund
  • Ares
  • Development Guarantee Group Limited
  • Bridges Fund Management Limited
  • New Forests Pty Limited
  • NorthSky| Capital
  • Cordiant Capital
  • Royal London Asset Management
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Pension Protection Fund
  • HSBC Alternative Investments
  • Angelo Gordon
  • Warrington Borough Council
  • Gravis Capital Management
  • Bluefield Partners LLP
  • Par Equity
  • Northtree Investment Management Limited
  • Q Investment Partners Pte Ltd.
  • Greater Manchester Pension Fund

Work highlights

Advised private equity real estate sponsor Northtree Investment Management on the build-out of £100m+ urban logistics platform as part of its strategic partnership with BGO Partners.
Advised the Greater Manchester Pension Fund on multiple fund and co-investments into affordable housing, build-to-rent and healthcare portfolios, totalling commitments in excess of £300m.

Practice head

Daniel Woolston; Jan Grüter

Other key lawyers

Liam Diggins; Ben Cocoracchio; Jagdip Gujral; Aidan McConville