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Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Europe-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields offers strength across many of the continent's key legal hubs, with branches in Germany, Italy, the UK and Spain. It advises clients on all aspects of large-scale, multi-jurisdictional portfolio acquisitions and disposals, including joint ventures and real estate finance. The law firm is highly active for funds, advising on acquisitions and disposals of assets in the hospitality sector. Freshfields additionally acts on investments in retail, logistics and residential properties, including student housing.

Notable practitioners

Alexander Watt, based in London, is the law firm's global real estate practice head.

Work Highlights

Provided by Freshfields

  • Freshfields advised CPPIB on the acquisition of Round Hill Capital's minority stake in its joint venture Round Hill European Student Accommodation Partnership, and the acquisition of Nido Living.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The ability of the team at Freshfields to handle complex matters is outstanding. They provide us with the best service at all times.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Freshfields are excellent and able to navigate complicated scenarios, clients and negotiations while maintaining a commercial attitude.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The team is well-versed in navigating complex regulations and has a deep understanding of both local and national markets.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The law firm has very strong transversal competencies thanks to its international network.

Real Estate respondent
Europe