Greenberg Traurig, LLP's real estate finance practice is geared towards advising a range of banks, capital fund managers, and real estate investment managers on their financing transactions. The team is jointly led by Partha S. Pal, Daniyal Ansari, and Sierra Taylor. For Pal, mezzanine loans, particularly within the luxury hotel space, are a key area of focus, while Ansari is well-versed in financing deals for student accommodation and build-to-rent assets across the UK and Europe.
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- 'For Daniyal Ansari, the sheer proactiveness and rigour is unquestioned and this puts him above his peers. Notwithstanding that, he is naturally a very smart individual. This is a true recipe for great outcomes.'
Key clients
- Legal & General Investment Management
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Invesco Real Estate
- The Ardent Companies
- Bank of America DAC
- Westwind Capital
- HIG Capital Management
Work highlights
Advised LGIM on the provision of financing to a private equity purchaser, to purchase and leaseback on a long income basis, a portfolio of operational later living assets to a well-established later living operator.
Advised Lloyds Bank, as original lender, on the financing of Singaporean-based Hawkins Ellahi Capital’s London debut acquisition of 147-155 Wardour Street, a prime mixed-use asset located in Soho, comprising retail and serviced office premises.
Advised Invesco Real Estate on the refinancing of certain assets within its facility with Aareal Bank of a portfolio of European properties
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Practice head
Partha S. Pal; Daniyal Ansari; Sierra Taylor