England - London • Investment fund formation and management
DLA Piper
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DLA Piper’s investment management and funds team was bolstered throughout 2022, with the arrival of Kate Binedell and a number of juniors – including Nileena Premchand – from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. This continues the firm’s efforts to broaden its skill set – bolstering its in-house tax, regulatory and real estate offering – and its expansion into GP-led funds. James O’Donnell, who heads the practice, is well versed in closed and open-ended private equity, real estate, credit and infrastructure funds, while Binedell brings similar expertise to the team as well as experience in club deals, co-investments, and joint ventures. Jonathan Powling advises on establishments and structurings for primary and secondary investments, often with cross-border aspects. Sam Whittaker - who was promoted to partner in May 2023 - is also recommended.
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- 'Sam Whittaker has an excellent work ethic, is highly knowledgeable and responsive, and readily available to address points of concern.'
- 'Sam Whittaker delivers a high-quality service efficiently.'
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Key clients
- Harrison Street Real Estate
- Harbert Management Corporation
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Work highlights
- Advising Longfellow Real Estate Partners on the structuring, establishment, and terms of a £1.5bn real estate investment platform alongside Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers) and Norges Bank Investment Management (“NBIM”), including seeding of £200m Capital Park, Cambridge.
- Advising Harrison Street Real Estate on the structuring, marketing, and launch of Harrison Street European Property Partners III, SLP RAIF and its parallel vehicles.
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