In recent months, A&O Shearman‘s cross-border firepower has been evidenced by a number of multijurisdictional fund formations. The team regularly deploys its transactional and operational real estate fund expertise on behalf of institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds. Matthew Huggett is noted for his activity on fund-based litigations and has helped his clients raise billions of dollars through fund establishments. Nick Williams advises high-profile investment firms and asset managers on joint ventures, ranging from programmatic or single asset funds, to funds of one. Dominic Von Wulffen assists with the structuring and establishment of real estate funds, illiquid asset funds, and joint ventures. Beyond her work concerning the structuring of bespoke real estate funds, Emma Danforth is noted for her considerable regulatory experience.
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‘The team are all responsive, knowledgeable, diligent and ultimately a pleasure to work with. Matters are resourced well, lead times are quick and work is generally conducted to a high level in terms of technical and legal aspects.'
'The team show commerciality in understanding the things that are important to our business.’
‘Nick Williams is fantastic to work with - his technical knowledge is exceptional, he always makes himself available and with his expansive knowledge of both the market & our organisation, his advice is always spot-on.'
'Emma Danforth is brilliant when it comes to technical expertise and is particularly good at leading negotiations and obtaining desired outcomes for the firm.'
Key clients
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Hines
- Aviva Investors
- Tishman Speyer
- DWS Asset Management
- Goodman
- Schroders
- MARK
- Blackbrook Capital
- M&G
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
Matt Huggett
Other key lawyers
Nick Williams; Dominic von Wulffen; Emma Danforth; Olivia Butcher; James Fraser Arturas Jakubvoskis