With a particular focus on the borrower side of real estate transactions, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is overseen by Jeremy Kenley- who is experienced in the establishment of real estate private equity and debt funds. Claibourne Harrison, Isabel Berger, and Patrick Hennessy handle real estate joint ventures, while Sean Tierney is versed in portfolio M&A transactions. Freya Church is active in the hospitality sector and Richard Sen routinely advises REITs. Alan Samson is another key team member, while Hayden Cameron departed the firm to join Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in May 2025.
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  • ‘Richard Sen provides helpful and pragmatic advice.’
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Key clients

  • Apollo Global Management
  • Ares Management
  • Blackstone
  • Brookfield
  • Cale Street Partners
  • Centerbridge
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • Fremont Realty Capital, LP
  • IPI Partners
  • KKR
  • Oaktree Capital Management
  • One Investment Management

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Freya Church

Practice head

Jeremy Kenley

Other key lawyers

Claibourne Harrison; Isabel Berger; Patrick Hennessy; Sean Tierney; Freya Church; Richard Sen; Alan Samson; Hayden Cameron