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Paul Hastings LLP

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Well-placed to leverage the support of the firm’s corporate, tax, securitisation and structured finance practice groups, Paul Hastings LLP regularly handles cross-border real estate transactions. Michael James spearheads the team and has considerable experience advising on investments pertaining to commercial, industrial, office, residential and senior living assets. Stephen Nicolas acts on corporate real estate mandates, including joint ventures and management agreements, while Edward Meadowcroft and Matthew Peters are noted for their capability in handling cross-border investment matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They are commercial, quick thinking, pragmatic and approachable. The lawyers at Paul Hastings have a deep understanding of the business objectives and act seamlessly on our behalf.'
  • 'The standout would be Stephen Nicolas. We have worked with him on many transactions and he always over delivers.'

Key clients

  • LRC Real Estate
  • Starwood Capital
  • Goldman Sachs
  • TPG
  • Grand City Properties
  • Evans Randall Investors
  • PineBridge Benson Elliot
  • Walton Street
  • Cerberus
  • Angelo Gordon
  • Aroundtown
  • DPK Real Estate

Work highlights

  • Advised Starwood Capital on the acquisition of 13 light industrial units located across the U.K.
  • Advised Angelo Gordon on a large number of sale and leaseback transactions across England, Ireland, Netherlands and Spain.
  • Advised DPK Real Estate on the real estate aspects of the acquisition of leasehold interests in the development site known as Phase 1, Royal Albert Dock.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Edward Meadowcroft

Edward Meadowcroft

Paul Hastings LLP

Edward Meadowcroft is an associate in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's London office. His practice consists of advising on the full spectrum of documentation across the real estate sector, including advising on acquisitions and disposals, restructurings, joint ventures and management agreements. Mr. Meadowcroft has experience in advising both UK and international clients operating across a variety of jurisdictions and regularly works on significant cross border mandates.

Matthew Peters

Matthew Peters

Paul Hastings LLP

Matthew Peters is an associate in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's London office. His practice focuses on corporate real estate including corporate and investment property acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings and reorganisations. Mr. Peters has experience of advising both U.K. and international clients operating across a variety of jurisdictions and regularly works on significant cross border transactions.

Leading individuals

Michael James

Paul Hastings LLP

Michael James is a partner in the Real Estate department of the Paul Hastings London office. Mr. James’ practice focuses on corporate real estate transactions. He has experience in several areas including structured acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, real estate finance, fund investments, and hotel acquisitions and operations. Mr. James has developed a leading reputation in the corporate real estate space and is the “go-to” adviser for a number of major European clients.Mr. James has significant experience based on cross-border structures and transactions involving jurisdictions such as Luxembourg, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Jersey.

Next Generation Partners

Stephen Nicolas

Stephen Nicolas

Paul Hastings LLP

Stephen Nicolas is a partner in the corporate Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's London office. His practice focuses on corporate real estate, including acquisitions, disposals (direct and indirect), joint ventures, and management agreements (both hotel and general asset). Mr. Nicolas has experience advising both UK-based and international clients operating across a wide variety of jurisdictions (including USA).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael James

Other key lawyers

Stephen Nicolas, Edward Meadowcroft, Matthew Peters