Often working in conjunction with the practice’s finance, funds, regulatory and tax teams, Goodwin is well-placed to advise clients throughout the full lifecycle of an investment transaction. Praised for his ‘exceptional knowledge’, practice co-leader Martin Smith acts on asset and corporate SPV mandate, while team co-head James Spence is a key contact for a plethora of stakeholders, and David Evans is noted for his expertise in fund restructuring. Simon Woodcock, who advises on real estate M&A, as well as asset management agreements, is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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‘Martin Smith is a long-standing and trusted contact. He has exceptional knowledge and is highly diligent.’
'A strong multi-disciplinary team who can provide a full-service offering.'
'Eric Lim is an outstanding lawyer who makes his clients feel like he is only working for them. Eric gives balanced, considered advice and thinks about the situation from a variety of angles.'

Key clients

Kadans Science Partner
Partners Group
Frogmore
Fidera Vecta
The Townsend Group
BentallGreenOak
Kennedy Wilson
Crossroads Real Estate
Tokoro Capital
Medical Properties Trust

Work highlights

Advised Kadans Science Partner on the acquisition of a long leasehold interest at Canary Wharf’s North Quay as well as a development platform with Canary Wharf Group to build a sustainable lab enabled building.
Advised Frogmore Real Estate Partners IV, L.P., on the acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Hilton London Olympia from HPL Olympia Pte Ltd.
Advised global real estate investment manager Kennedy Wilson on the acquisition of a portfolio of logistics assets from Leftfield Advisors.