England - London • Investment fund formation and management
Stephenson Harwood
Stephenson Harwood’s practice is led by veteran practitioner William Saunders, who acts for investment trusts, offshore funds and investment managers on investments into real estate assets and on the structuring and launch of investment vehicles. The team also advises on the acquisition and disposal of assets for investment vehicles. Alex Haynes is recommended for the formation and reorganisation of funds, as well as fundraising. Nick Horton was promoted to partner in May 2022.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Good experience and strength in-depth.'
- 'William Saunders is exceptionally bright and a commercial.'
Key clients
- LXi REIT
- Panmure Gordon
- Jefferies International
- Immobel Capital Partners
- Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund
- M&G Real Estate
- Rynda Healthcare
- Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust
- BentallGreenOak/Mission Street
- Magnetar Capital
- Gravis Capital Management
- Longmead Capital
- Scape UK Management
- Firethorn Trust
- Tristan Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Immobel Capital Partners on the establishment of its first Green Office Impact Fund and on the acquisition of the Fund's first UK 'office park' real estate asset, valued at £110m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William Saunders