Goodwin has an impressive reputation for representing some of the world’s largest private equity real estate firms in fund formation and high-value transactions. The team’s breadth is evidenced by its closed-end, evergreen, and open-ended fund capabilities. With more than 25 years of experience in the field, Justin Cornelius is well equipped to deal with unlisted closed and open-ended real estate funds and high-value joint ventures. David Evans bolsters the firm’s international capabilities, being skilled with fund structuring and investments across a number of jurisdictions. Clients welcome Bhargavi Mudakavi‘s advice concerning fund establishment and joint ventures in the private equity, real estate, and property debt sectors, while Niall Dickson combines real estate knowledge with a deep understanding of the venture capital market.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very flexible, pragmatic and responsive; ownership of matter and relationship at all levels; lean structure.’
‘Justin Cornelius and Adnan Bhaiji are very responsive and commercial.’
‘Goodwin, as a firm, has a broad reach in the real estate fund area. This provides a good insight into the industry and its evolution, which can be very helpful. ’
‘Our key relationship is Justin Cornelius, who we value greatly and have worked with for over 15 years. He understands our business, our team and our challenges and has been a wise and pragmatic support throughout this time.'
‘An outstanding team filled with technically strong individuals who are enjoyable to work with. They understand and try to address client needs as effectively as possible.’
Key clients
- NREP
- Patron
- Frogmore
- Kennedy Wilson
- Slate Asset Management
- Cabot Properties
- Ares Management
- BentallGreenOak
- Nuveen
- Clearbell
Work highlights
- Advised on the closing of NREP Nordic Strategies Fund which had raised over €3.6bn.
- Advising NREP on the establishment and fundraising of their open-ended real estate fund.
- Advised Clarion Partners on the closing of its core-plus, closed-end logistics fund.
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.
Practice head
Justin Cornelius
Other key lawyers
David Evans; Bhargavi Mudakavi; Niall Dickson; Adnan Bhaiji