Investment Funds: Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
About
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
We provide fund managers and sponsors pursuing asset strategies of all kinds with a full range of services globally. These extend from the initial creation of a fund management or advisory business and formation of its first fund, to advising on the most sophisticated tax, securities, derivatives and transactional matters for clients managing significant portfolios.
We advise on all types of public and private, open-ended and closed-ended, listed and unlisted funds for institutional and retail investors. We also assist with all types of fund structures and prepare all documentation necessary to achieve a successful fund launch.
Chambers Review
Eversheds Sutherland is a clear market leader in the open-ended funds space, with strong showings for real estate and closed-ended listed funds work. Its impressive bench of practitioners demonstrates deep industry knowledge and frequently handles regulated and UCITS or NURS (non-UCITS regulated scheme) funds, with extensive experience developing complex products for retail and institutional investors. The funds team regularly assists asset managers and depositary banks with their AIFMD implementation, while continuing to carry out pioneering work in the Property Authorised Investment Funds and Authorised Corporate Schemes spaces.
Work Highlights
- Eversheds Sutherland advised Oasis Crescent on the establishment of the first Shari'a-compliant retail fund range to be launched in the UK.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have always been impressed by the responsiveness of Eversheds Sutherland, as well as the quality of its advice. They write in an understandable way and structure in such a way that all key points are conveyed efficiently. The team are always quick to action requests. They most certainly place client experience at the core of how they operate as a firm."
"A strong team providing detailed advice tailored to the particular commercial circumstances."
"Eversheds Sutherland has the complete skill set and sufficient depth, as well as relevant international teams."
"The team's knowledge is without fault and they have a relaxed style which makes complex matters easy."
"Eversheds Sutherland has shown an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory developments that may lead to commercial challenges. The firm often contributes to the development of industry guidance."
"I have always been impressed by the responsiveness of Eversheds Sutherland, as well as the quality of its advice. They write in an understandable way and structure in such a way that all key points are conveyed efficiently. The team are always quick to action requests. They most certainly place client experience at the core of how they operate as a firm."
"A strong team providing detailed advice tailored to the particular commercial circumstances."
"Eversheds Sutherland has the complete skill set and sufficient depth, as well as relevant international teams."
"The team's knowledge is without fault and they have a relaxed style which makes complex matters easy."
"Eversheds Sutherland has shown an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory developments that may lead to commercial challenges. The firm often contributes to the development of industry guidance."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Batchelor advises both investors and fund managers in the real estate sector. He regularly provides guidance on fund structuring and fund-raising.
"Richard is kind, professional, and always makes himself available."
"He provides a dedicated and personal approach, detail-orientated and client-first attitude. A pleasure to work with."