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DLA Piper LLP

Investment Funds: Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : UK


DLA Piper LLP

Rankings

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Investment Funds: Real Estate - UK

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper maintains a strong real estate funds practice which is able to advise on funds that have international aspects, thanks to its offices in Luxembourg, the USA, Singapore and elsewhere. It is able to advise both GPs and LPs on fund formation, regulatory matters and marketing.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Harrison Street Real Estate on the structuring, marketing and launch of Harrison Street European Property Partners IV.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper have commercial acumen and don't over-negotiate points.

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  • The team have deep experience in the market and substantial bench strength globally. They stand out for their commercial approach, global capability and seamless coordination across various issues.

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  • Their innovative approach and depth of experience make them a trusted partner for complex matters. They're also supportive of BD initiatives, demonstrating a willingness to invest in the relationship.

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  • DLA Piper are responsive, have strong market knowledge and maintain a global presence.

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  • The team balance commercial understanding and requirements appropriately with specific market complexities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kate Binedell
    Band 3Kate Binedell

    Kate Binedell

    Real asset funds are the heart of Kate Binedell's practice, and she is comfortable advising clients on a full range of matters in that space. Of particular note is her work handling fund formation and restructuring.

    • Kate has a wealth of experience in real estate funds. We value her market insights and sound judgement.

      Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Kate is consistently responsive, technically excellent and offers pragmatic, commercial advice.

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    • Kate is a lovely person, really intelligent and does a lot of very technical and nitty-gritty work. She is well thought of for the work she does.

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  • Up and ComingSamuel Whittaker
    Up and ComingSamuel Whittaker

    Samuel Whittaker

    Samuel Whittaker is an up-and-coming partner in the investment funds space, with notable experience of the establishment of closed-end funds, carried interest vehicles, managed accounts and joint ventures, as well as primary, secondary and co-investment deals.

    • Samuel Whittaker is very good at managing a project and being the single point of contact. He sees the bigger picture.

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