Commercial property: investment

Paul Hastings LLP

Client Satisfaction

With experienced practitioners in a range of jurisdictions, Paul Hastings LLP supports clients based and operating across Europe. Michael James is the head of the practice and is experienced in structured acquisitions and disposals across Europe. Stephen Nicolas is well-versed in residential and hotels asset classes. Edward Meadowcroft and Matthew Peters are also of note within the team, experienced in acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and corporate real estate.

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Key clients

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

Advising Starwood Capital on the acquisition of ten hotels in prime locations in central London.
Advising Bank of Montreal, Desjardins, and the National Bank of Canada in connection with the provision of a $615 million bridge financing to Alpha Auto Group Holdings for its recommended offer for Lookers plc.
Advising TOG/Fora in relation to the negotiation and entry into work space development and management contracts at multiple sites, including 60 London Wall and the Blue Fin Building with LaSalle and Oxford Properties respectively.