Jones Day's capabilities in real investment fund transactions span the tax, regulatory, and contentious aspects. The group is also equipped to advise clients at any point of the fund lifecycle, from establishment and formation through to deployment and disposal. A key name in the real estate private equity market, Alistair Grant regularly advises on the establishment and management of cross-border funds and joint ventures. John MacGarty boasts noteworthy secondaries expertise, with almost two decades of experience advising on significant secondary transactions. In recent months, Christopher Slack has worked on cross-border real estate fund transactions worth billions of dollars. Hannah Rose advises on the structuring, formation, and operation of funds, as well as assisting clients on their investments.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is well informed, works extremely hard and strikes an excellent balance between legal knowledge and commerciality.' 

  • ‘Chris Slack is a highly knowledgeable and creative solicitor who is quick to identify solutions to complex commercial issues. He is hardworking and uses his team effectively, as well as engaging effectively with his counterparties to achieve client goals.’

  • ‘The team are always across the latest market positions and are very pragmatic in their approach.’

  • ‘Hannah Rose is particularly strong. She explains things in clear commercial terms and has a great ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.’

  • ‘John MacGarty seeks to collaborate with us, investing time and energy in a relationship that goes broader than the current fundraising.’

Key clients

  • CBRE Investment Management
  • Greystar Real Estate Partners
  • Goodstone Living
  • Delancey
  • Summix Capital
  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • MARK Capital Management
  • Henderson Park
  • ARA Asset Management
  • Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing
  • Henley Investment Management

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alistair Grant, John MacGarty

Other key lawyers

Christopher Slack, Hannah Rose