With 'deep industry knowledge' and a strong 'insight of the regulator's viewpoint', Baker McKenzie is well-placed to provide 'pragmatic and effective advice' to managers in the private fund space. As well as being abreast of the increased use of debt funds in the market, the team has longstanding expertise advising fund managers on real estate strategies, with clients also benefiting from the firm's broader international network on cross-border matters. Laurent Fessmann provides 'solutions-oriented advice' and is central to much of the fund formation and ongoing operational mandates, including on ESG-focused funds. Catherine Martougin  co-heads the team alongside Fessmann.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team provides pragmatic and effective advice.'
  • 'The team has deep industry knowledge and insight of the regulator's viewpoint.'
  • 'Laurent Fessmann has a deep understanding of the industry, legal framework and applicable regulations and provides solutions-oriented advice.'

Key clients

  • Invesco Real Estate – European Fund (IREEF)
  • Catella Residential Investment Management GmbH
  • Keppel Fund Management
  • Credit Value Investments Sp. zo.o. (CVI Dom Maklerski sp. zo.o.)
  • Terrano Capital Partners
  • INVEL Real Estate Advisors LLP

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Laurent Fessmann, Catherine Martougin

Other key lawyers

Ali Bouhrara, Amélie Woltrager