Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises clients on a range of matters, including joint ventures, site acquisitions and disposals, and corporate transactions of property companies and portfolios. The firm is particularly experienced in advising sponsors and borrowers through real estate transactions. Alan Samson leads the practice and is well-versed in supporting clients acquiring real estate loan portfolios. Claibourne Harrison advises on private equity transactions. Jeremy Kenley assists with fund formation and leveraged buyouts, while Robert Carr focuses on financings. Isabel Berger is regularly instructed on minority and majority investments and leveraged buyouts. Sean Tierney transferred to the London office from Los Angeles in August 2023, adding his expertise in the hospitality sector.
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‘A lovely team to work with. Very commercial, and always willing to help.’
‘The team is excellent, we trust them with our most important documentation and diligence and are never disappointed.’
‘Alan Samson is an industry veteran who has seen all situations and knows the market participants very well.'
'Claibourne Harrison made partner recently and is excellent to work with, both in terms of product and turn around time, but also his ability to negotiate on our behalf, and to manage all of the relationships in a friendly, open way.’
‘They are extremely good with complex transactions. Able to drive and manage deals with large teams of advisors.’
‘Alan Samson is excellent at drawing attention to the right issues.'
- 'Claibourne Harrison is extremely thorough in everything he does.’
‘Highly qualified team with exceptional understanding of complex joint venture financing structures.’
Key clients
- Accuride Corporation
- Apollo Global Management
- Ares Management
- Blackstone
- Brookfield
- Cale Street Partners
- Centerbridge
- Davidson Kempner Capital Management
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Fremont Realty Capital, LP
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alan Samson
Other key lawyers
Claibourne Harrison; Jeremy Kenley; Isabel Berger; Robert Carr; Patrick Hennessy; Sean Tierney