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"one of the leading firms for UK-based real estate funds" (Chambers UK, 2009)

We are recognised as one of the market leaders in structuring indirect real estate investments, acting for several of the most active fund sponsors and regularly advising on the most appropriate structures to use for real estate funds. We are ranked by Legal 500 as the country's leading commercial real estate practice, offering "a truly integrated service of outstanding quality".

Companies, individuals and institutions looking to make indirect investments in real estate are faced with a number of possible structures. Depending on the status and number of investors and the investment or trading nature of the fund, some may be more suitable than others. Our experience includes advising in relation to joint venture vehicles, UK limited partnerships, property unit trusts, European investment funds and Delaware limited partnerships.

Our work includes the establishment of the fund structure, including advice in relation to the most tax efficient route for investment, and, once the funds are established, assisting in respect of the inclusion of additional limited partners and advising on exit strategies, both on behalf of the partnership and individual investors.

Our clients include investors such as Legal & General, CGNU and Scottish Widows, debt providers such as UBS, Abbey National and The Royal Bank of Scotland and fund structurers such as LaSalle Investment Management, Hermes and Merrill Lynch.

We are committed to remaining at the cutting edge of real estate fund structuring. Our position as market leaders will allow us to continue anticipating trends in the industry and alerting clients to significant developments and new opportunities.