Hogan Lovells International LLP’s versatile practice routinely advises on close-ended and open-ended funds with core or value-added strategies. Fruitful sources of Nicholas Holman's various workstreams span private equity, real estate, credit, secondary, and joint venture funds. Sian Owles is known for her niche expertise in joint ventures and club deals. Amelia Stawpert regularly works with issuers, sponsors, and investors, advising on fund formations and co-investments, among other types of work. James Alder supports clients with complex joint ventures and club deals, as well as complex regulatory matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Commerciality and industry expertise. Extremely prominent in the sector with incredible experience and depth of knowledge.' 
  • ‘Nicholas Holman - depth of knowledge and experience coupled with great commerciality and sector expertise. ’

  • ‘The team are excellent; you know that you are in safe hands when the RE Funds team are working on your transaction. ’

  • ‘Sian Owles and James Alder are brilliant lawyers.'

  • 'I would like Sian Owles to work on all of my transactions. She is extremely knowledgeable and is an expert at finding a way through difficult negotiations. ’

Key clients

  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments
  • abrdn
  • M&G Real Estate
  • Infracapital Partners
  • British Land
  • Aware Super

Work highlights

  • Advised Columbia Threadneedle Investments on the formation of a strategic real estate partnership.
  • Advised Aware Super on its first UK investment as part of its overseas expansion strategy.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicholas Holman, Sian Owles

Other key lawyers

Amelia Stawpert, James Alder