Ropes & Gray LLP
David is a partner in the private equity real estate practice and heads the team in London
England - London • Real estate
Ropes & Gray
Praised as the ‘best in class when it comes to complex real estate private equity’, Ropes & Gray LLP continues to showcase its capability in handling big-ticket real estate transactions. The team also has thorough expertise across distressed, data centre, logistics, life science and student accommodation real estate. Co-lead of the team Will Bryant is a key port of call for pension funds, sponsors, and sovereign wealth funds on domestic and international investment, while co-head David Seymour advises investors on UK and European PERE deals. Other key contacts in the group include Harriet Banner and Joseph Patchitt.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team strikes a great balance of breadth and depth with a youthful, entrepreneurial energy. They are highly capable and responsive.’
- ‘The Ropes & Gray UK team are best in class when it comes to complex real estate private equity matters. They have an advanced understanding of real estate transactions, but also of the equity and investment structuring behind those transactions.’
- ‘Competent, driven, knowledgeable and flexible.’
- ‘In a fast-paced industry, the R&G team stands out for their responsiveness, creativity and expertise. David Seymour and Will Bryant are quick to respond with thoughtful answers to complex problems.’
- ‘We had a great experience with Harriet Banner and Joey Patchitt.’
- ‘David Seymour and the team are fantastic. They have a very calm methodical approach and are very easy to deal with.’
- ‘David Seymour always goes the extra mile and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- APG
- Arax Properties
- Arrow Capital
- Bain Capital Real Estate
- BioMed Realty
- Brookfield
- Cathexis/Yondr
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
- GIC
- King Street
- Millemont Capital Partners
- Partners Group
- QuadReal
- Sixth Street
Work highlights
- Advised CPPIB on the acquisition of a 33.3% stake in Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, from Nuveen Real Estate.
- Advised Partners Group on its programmatic joint venture with Host Student Housing to build up a £1 billion UK purpose-built student accommodation and co-living platform.
- Advised Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, on its interest in The Oxford Science Park (TOSP).
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Seymour, Will Bryant