Noted for its working relationship with a host of sovereign wealth fund investors, Baker McKenzie LLP‘s real estate offering supports well-known sponsors, investors, and financial institutions with respect to various fund structures. Secondary transactions, real estate fund interests, portfolio and GP-led buyouts are all regular features of James Burdett’s practice. Mark Simpson provides key regulatory expertise, as does Caitlin McErlane, who helps major asset managers navigate the UK and EU regulatory arenas. Private equity and sovereign wealth funds regularly call upon Matthew Legg for critical corporate tax advice.
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Key clients
- Aldar Properties
- Aroundtown SA
- Brookfield Corporation
- Crestline Real Estate
- Orox Europe
- Equinix
- Fattal Hotels
- Gaw Capital Partners
- Goldman Sachs Real Estate Investments
- Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Aldar Properties on its USD 400m investment in two European private real estate credit platforms.
Assisting Invesco Real Estate Management in successfully obtaining FCA recognition of an overseas fund structure.
Advised Brookfield Corporation on the sale of its portfolio company.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
James Burdett
Other key lawyers
Mark Simpson; Carl Richards; Mark Simpson; Caitlin McErlane; James Heller; Matthew Legg; Ali Bouhrara; Matthew Gamble; George Ewen