Investment Funds: Real Estate
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A&O Shearman often acts for managers looking to target assets in Europe, Asia or Africa, and has noted experience with Luxembourg and Cayman-domiciled funds. In addition to its GP-side work in the real asset space, the firm has a flourishing practice acting for institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds making high-profile cornerstone investments into funds.
Strengths
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"They strike a great balance between technical ability and commerciality. Complex matters are well suited to A&O Shearman, who have the technical expertise and bench strength to reach a good solution."
"They provide a high level of skill and competence, and strong support. They are always available to respond to requests and provide enough information to enable us to make informed decisions."
"A&O Shearman provide very commercial advice."
"A&O Shearman are good at what they do. They are very commercial and technical at the same time."
"An exceptional team with a profound understanding of the market and jurisdictions they operate in. They are responsive, commercial and great to work with."
"They strike a great balance between technical ability and commerciality. Complex matters are well suited to A&O Shearman, who have the technical expertise and bench strength to reach a good solution."
"They provide a high level of skill and competence, and strong support. They are always available to respond to requests and provide enough information to enable us to make informed decisions."
"A&O Shearman provide very commercial advice."
"A&O Shearman are good at what they do. They are very commercial and technical at the same time."
"An exceptional team with a profound understanding of the market and jurisdictions they operate in. They are responsive, commercial and great to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Dominic von Wulffen has an expansive practice advising a range of international institutional investors, including investment banks and sovereign wealth funds. He regularly advises on targets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
"Dominic is knowledgeable, commercial and understands the urgency requirement of transactions."
"Dominic is commercial and pragmatic."
MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto has market-leading experience advising institutional investors. She has particular expertise in advising Middle Eastern wealth funds, pension schemes and investment banks.
"MaameYaa is very knowledgeable, flexible, responsive, extremely professional and pleasant. She's so dedicated and delivers greatly on time."
"MaameYaa is a sharp professional who knows how to make her clients feel that their needs can always be met."
"MaameYaa has deep expertise and is very responsive."
"She is like the guru of funds; she knows the market like no one else does."
"She is excellent - she's very knowledgeable in this space, knows the laws and is straightforward in asking the questions that matter."
Matt Huggett is adept at assisting clients with the formation and operation of substantial real estate funds. In addition to his GP-side practice, Huggett also advises large investors on making their investments into funds.
"Matt is very technical and leaves no stone unturned."
"Matt is very smart, technical and driven."
"Matt has incredible commercial awareness and is quick to grasp complicated situations. He is able to work on complex deals and provide skilled advice in contentious situations."
Emma Danforth is recognised as an up-and-coming partner in the investment funds space, with particular expertise in real estate-focused fund formation and launches, in addition to strategic joint ventures.
"Emma is an incredibly good negotiator. Her technical knowledge is superb and she's timely in responding to queries. She's great to work with and shows a great knowledge of the market."
"I am continually impressed with Emma's knowledge, approach and manner."
"Emma definitely stands out as someone who is well reasoned."
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