DLA Piper advises GPs and LPs across fund structuring, investment strategies, and regulatory and tax compliance. The team also handles multi-jurisdictional co-investments and joint venture transactions. Practice head Jonathan Powling is noted for his experience in fund structuring and establishment, investments, co-investments, and secondary acquisitions and disposals. Kate Binedell is recognised for her technical excellence across real estate debt, club deals, co-investments and joint ventures, while Sam Whittaker‘s experience covers close-end funds, managed accounts and carried interest vehicles.
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Testimonials
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‘DLA has a big and knowledgeable team capable of handling anything you throw at them.’
‘Sam Whittaker and Chris Chan have been great to work with. They are responsive, personable, and demonstrate subject matter expertise.’
‘Technically great and very personable.’
‘Kate Binedell is consistently responsive, technically excellent and offers pragmatic, commercial advice. Kate has a wealth of experience in real estate funds; we value her market insights and sound judgment. Mary Husser is an up-and-coming associate who works closely with Kate. Mary is strong technically and proactive in pushing matters forward. They are a real pleasure to work with.’
‘The team has been very approachable, timely and accurate in their advice.’
‘Jonny Powling strikes a rare balance of real legal intellect alongside humility and punctuality, which makes working with him over difficult matters easier than it might otherwise be.’
‘Strong practice, with strong presence in the US, Europe and Asia, and ability to leverage unique insights on the market due to the team's leading global practice.’
‘Jonathan Powling and Sam Whittaker stand out - they are commercial, focused on delivery and very easy to work with.’
Key clients
- Amber Infrastructure
- Aviva Investors
- Aviva Capital Partners
- Harbert Management Corporation
- Harrison Street Real Estate
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Longfellow Real Estate Partners
- Moda/ Caddick
- PGIM Real Estate
- Redical Holdings AG
- RTP Global Real Estate
- Waypoint Asset Management
Work highlights
Advising Harrison Street on the structuring, marketing, and launch of Harrison Street European Property Partners IV, SLP RAIF and its parallel vehicles.
Advising Harrison Street on the structuring and launch of a programmatic joint venture with Artisa Group, an international real estate development company active in the Swiss and European markets.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Powling
Other key lawyers
Kate Binedell; Sam Whittaker; Mary Husser