Praised for its market knowledge and ‘deep expertise’ in real estate fund formation, Greenberg Traurig, LLP advises on fund vehicles across jurisdictions and investment strategies within equity and debt. The team advises across the full fund lifecycle, with additional strength in continuation funds and GP-led secondaries. Practice head Steven Cowins is recognised for his vast knowledge of private equity and fund formation, advising managers on fund structuring and establishment, and acting for GPs on secondaries. Marc Snell counsels fund managers, investors, and financial institutions on fundraising strategies and investment management, while Tom Dear focuses on fund formation, joint ventures, and structured acquisitions and disposals, particularly in the living sector.
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Testimonials
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‘High level of commerciality, responsiveness, client services and personability. Keenness to solve unique and novel problems and suggestions.'
‘Excellent commercial understanding of what the client is looking to achieve.’
‘They understand the market extremely well. Their ability to understand the commercial drivers for the deal and market trends is unmatched.’
‘A highly valuable mix of deep expertise, team availability, commercial sense, and integrity.’
'Strong capabilities across the credit fund structuring space. One of the few firms with practical experience in structuring QAHC-registered funds.'
'Steven Cowins has a broad knowledge of the funds space and provides efficient coordination of the process.'
Key clients
- Affinius Capital
- Alterx
- BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
- Brydell Partners
- Chancerygate
- Colony Capital
- CoPERA (Colorado PERA)
- Crosstree Real Estate Partners
- DFI International
- Europa Capital
- Evonite Capital
- Fabrix
Work highlights
Advising Heim Global Investor AS on further closings of its new GBP 800m UK residential development fund.
Advising Urban Partners (formerly NREP) on the establishment of a EUR 600m European real estate debt fund and a EUR 750m whole loan 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
Steven Cowins
Other key lawyers
Marc Snell; Tom Dear; Kerry Goodleff