Commercial property: investment

Jones Day

Jones Day supports clients on investment transactions of sites and property portfolios in a variety of sectors, such as hospitality, residential, logistics and offices. The firm is also advising on forward purchases and financings of development projects. Private equity expert Anna Cartwright and David Smith jointly helm the practice. Alistair Grant is a regular advisor to investment funds. Laura Pembridge is well-versed in cross border transactions, especially for private equity clients. Simon Kiff is adept in matters relating to offices. Matthew Peel is experienced in advising alternative lenders and investment managers. Ryan Hill assists clients in alternative assets, such as student accommodation, build-to-rent and logistics. Katie Brown acts for institutional investors, fund vehicles and private companies.

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Key clients

ARA Dunedin Limited
CBRE Investment Management
Cortland Partners
Cushman & Wakefield
DOOR S.L.P.
Elwood Fund Management
Get Living plc
GoldenTree Asset Management
Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC
LaSalle Investment Management
M7 Real Estate
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
Mark Capital
OakNorth
Oxenwood Real Estate LLP
Oxford Properties

Work highlights

Advised DOOR, S.L.P. on the acquisition by Aware Super of Qatari Diar's 22% stake in Get Living PLC, joining APG and DOOR who each control a 39% stake.
Advised Greystar’s pan-European residential fund, Greystar Equity Partners Europe I, on the acquisition and financing of a development site at Wembley Park.
Advised Travelodge Hotels and its shareholder, Goldentree Asset Management LP, on its acquisition and financing of a portfolio of 66 hotels from LXi REIT plc.