Mr Alan Samson > Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is well known for its work with market-leading institutional real estate investors.. Besides real estate investors, the firm also works for US opportunity funds and lenders. Spearheading the team, Alan Samson is a key contact for American global asset management firms in financings and acquisitions of various high-profile developments and real estate assets in London. Robert Carr is an expert in advising on loans for large developments, and a key port of call for various leading investment banks and asset managers. Claibourne Harrison specialises in private equity and corporate transactions. Theresa Witoszynski regularly supports Carr in financings for clients in the asset management and alternative asset management sectors. In August 2023, Sean Tierney – a seasoned transactional lawyer – relocated from the Los Angeles office to London.

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.