Prasied by clients for its 'clear, commercial advice across a range of funds and matters', A&O Shearman leverages its global platform to provide a full-service offering to fund managers and institutional investors on real estate fund formations, operational issues, and investment deals. The team combines asset management, tax and regulatory specialists, with strong capability across UK and EU rules – including FCA requirements, Brexit-related issues and AIFMD implementation – and US regulations. Practice head Matthew Huggett, a real estate funds specialist, advises alternative investment fund managers on the establishment of all types of private and public funds. He works closely with James Fraser, experienced in all aspects of fund formation and management, investor disclosure, and co-investment arrangements. Emma Danforth is noted for her ‘meticulous’ approach to asset management, including the structuring and establishment of funds and joint ventures, including regulatory implementation mandates. Dominic Von Wulffen advises asset managers on private fund structuring and investments, joint ventures, other investment arrangements and related regulatory matters. Nick Williams remains a consultant following his retirement.
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Testimonials
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‘The team collaborates well and offer clear, commercial advice across a range of funds and matters they advise on. Their collective technical expertise is very good and we see them as a trusted adviser who help keep us at the forefront of the market. They're also a friendly and approachable team who we enjoy working with.’
‘Emma Danforth is very meticulous in her approach, and we trust her greatly in handling important negotiations with our investors' legal counsel. The associate base of Konstantinos Antoniadis, Olivia Butcher, William Michell, and Maia Gibb in particular are all responsive, technically proficient, and commercial in advising us.’
Key clients
- Hines
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Birchwood Real Estate Capital
- DWS Asset Management
- Goodman
- Schroders Capital
- Cain International
- Blackbrook Capital
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nick Williams
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Emma Danforth
Dominic von Wulffen
Practice head
Matthew Huggett
Other key lawyers
Emma Danforth; Nick Williams; Dominic von Wulffen; James Fraser; Olivia Butcher