With experienced practitioners in a range of jurisdictions, Paul Hastings LLP supports clients based and operating across Europe. Michael James is the head of the practice and is experienced in structured acquisitions and disposals across Europe. Stephen Nicolas is well-versed in residential and hotels asset classes. Edward Meadowcroft is also of note within the team, experienced in acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and corporate real estate.
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Key clients
- Starwood Capital
- Goldman Sachs
- TPG
- Grand City Properties
- Evans Randall Investors
- PineBridge Benson Elliot
- Walton Street
- Cerberus
- Angelo Gordon
- Aroundtown
Work highlights
Advising Starwood Capital on the acquisition of ten hotels in prime locations in central London.
Advising Bank of Montreal, Desjardins, and the National Bank of Canada in connection with the provision of a $615 million bridge financing to Alpha Auto Group Holdings for its recommended offer for Lookers plc.
Advising TOG/Fora in relation to the negotiation and entry into work space development and management contracts at multiple sites, including 60 London Wall and the Blue Fin Building with LaSalle and Oxford Properties respectively.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Michael James
Other key lawyers
Stephen Nicolas; Edward Meadowcroft