Despite a challenging fundraising year, Greenberg Traurig, LLP‘s specialist real estate funds team has gone from strength to strength in the real estate private equity and credit space, continuing to advise clients across the full fund lifecycle. Praised as ’hardworking, technically strong and collaborative‘, the team is also noted for its capability in secondaries. The practice benefits from the expertise of Steven Cowins, who helps to establish funds and joint ventures, as well as secure portfolio M&A deals. Marc Evan Snell is presently leading a number of the firm’s key fundraisings and investment transactions. Tom Dear centres on fund formations, acquisitions and disposals, and joint ventures. Tim Dolan, who joined the practice from Reed Smith LLP in January 2023, is noted for his experience in financial services regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘High level of commerciality, responsiveness and personable, exceptional levels of client service.'
‘Steven Cowins - high degree of market knowledge, highly personable.'
‘They take their time to understand complex client requirements to deliver efficient solutions.'
‘Marc Snell and Steve Cowins complement each other in providing comprehensive solutions.'
‘The team is hardworking, technically strong and collaborative, delivering excellent advice due to a commercial approach and deep knowledge of the market.'
‘Steve Cowins - exceptional commercial acumen, strong negotiator and very well connected.'
Key clients
- BlackRock Investment Management
- Chancerygate
- Colony Capital
- Deutsche Finance International
- EDGE
- Europa Capital
- Greater Manchester Pension Fund
- Heim Global Investor
- Heitman
- Lifestyle Hospitality Capital
Work highlights
Advised Heim Global Investor on the establishment and first close of its new £700m development fund.
Advising DFI on the formation of its third European value-added real estate fund.
Advised Urban Partners on the formation of a new European real estate debt fund targeting €600m.
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
Steven Cowins
Other key lawyers
Marc Snell; Tom Dear; Tim Dolan