Closely aligned to the firm’s corporate/M&A function, A&O Shearman is particularly well-placed to advise real estate funds on downstream transactional work relating to the acquisition and disposal of real estate assets. Jacques Graas spearheads much of this and is noted for his ‘precise insight on matters’. Senior associate Philippe Eicher provides ’solutions-driven and creative advice’ on share and asset transactions, development work and lease negotiations. Andreas Hommel is also a key member of the multi-disciplinary offering, handling real estate financing work for a lender-focused client base.
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‘The team has solid experience and availability, as well as benefiting from state-of-the-art legal and market knowledge.'
'They have a wide knowledge of the industry, the key players, trends and upcoming important changes.’
Work highlights
- Advised one of the lenders in a club deal on a real estate facility.
- Advised an asset manager on the sale of 25% to, and the formation of, a joint venture regarding an investment in and the development of a real estate asset which will meet the highest sustainability standards.