Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP's real estate finance team assists managers and investors in the social housing arena on the structuring, establishment, marketing, and operation of investment funds. Michael Newell and Duncan Hubbard jointly lead the practice; Newell is skilled in the establishment and reorganisation of investment vehicles, while Hubbard has expertise in advising on large, high-profile real estate-related transactions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Duncan Hubbard's structured finance knowledge is excellent and he applied it to social housing in an innovative way.’

  • ‘Good knowledge and efficient responses. A highly skilled team.’

  • ‘Jack Andrew Kelly and Michael Newell are recommended'

Key clients

  • Civitas Social Housing PLC
  • Residential Secure Income PLC
  • Civitas Investment Management Limited
  • Gresham House Asset Management Limited
  • ReSI Capital Management Limited
  • Schroders Real Estate Investment Management Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised the independent board of Civitas Social Housing PLC on a recommended all-cash offer by Wellness Unity Limited (a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed CK Asset Holdings Limited) which was implemented by way of a takeover offer.
  • Advised Civitas on their financing with a bank by way of a multi-tranche private note issuance and sale pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement for the refinancing of various existing debt within the REIT group.
  • Advised the independent board of Residential Secure Income PLC on the replacement of its alternative investment fund manager from ReSI Capital Management Limited to Gresham House Asset Management Limited.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Newell, Duncan Hubbard

Other key lawyers

Jack Andrew Kelly