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Across the global real estate capital markets, how you position yourself with respect to risk and return is critical for maximizing your investments. Whether assessing demographic trends and capital flows or anticipating geographic shifts, Goodwin’s Real Estate Industry Group offers deep market insight and a practical approach to help you make the most of every investment decision – from private fund formation and all types of real estate transactions to REIT and real estate M&A, we excel at what we do.
From locations across the United States and Europe, we position our public and private real estate clients for global growth and strong performance during all phases of national and international economic cycles. With a distinct emphasis on the capital markets and vital experience across all industry sectors, Goodwin employs an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to help guide your investments from inception through realization. And with the rapidly accelerating pace of technology disrupting industries around the world, we partner closely with clients to embrace the promise and potential of innovation to make a lasting impact.
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Goodwin advised Global Student Accommodation on the formation of its joint venture with Nuveen Real Estate to acquire the YouFirst Campus student accommodation portfolio from Gecina.
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Goodwin grasp tricky legal issues quickly and efficiently, digesting and delivering it in a way that's really understandable. They know us intimately and we consider them part of the family.
Goodwin are smart, experienced and have strong commercial understanding to help facilitate negotiations.
Goodwin know the market really well. They really know how to interact with clients and are responsive.
Goodwin have the balance of being commercial and reasonable while also protecting their client's position.
Goodwin grasp tricky legal issues quickly and efficiently, digesting and delivering it in a way that's really understandable. They know us intimately and we consider them part of the family.
Goodwin are smart, experienced and have strong commercial understanding to help facilitate negotiations.
Goodwin know the market really well. They really know how to interact with clients and are responsive.
Goodwin have the balance of being commercial and reasonable while also protecting their client's position.
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Martin Smith has a notable real estate practice, focusing on investment transactions. He represents clients in the acquisition and disposal of assets and portfolios of property such as holiday parks, student accommodation, logistics sites and health facilities.
Martin is very good. He is hands-on and just gets things done.
Martin is a very good lawyer.
Martin is extremely sensible, communicates clearly and understands his clients well. He's a talented lawyer.