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Kirkland’s Real Estate Practice is made up of highly experienced, multidisciplinary lawyers who apply their high-level real estate knowledge to a wide range of complex business transactions. The Firm has methodically built and developed a powerhouse real estate practice that sits prominently within the Firm. The team’s knowledge knows no bounds and includes major asset classes such as logistics, office, retail, large scale multifamily, student housing, medical office, life-sciences, data-centers, manufactured housing, single-family rentals, hospitality, gaming, leisure and infrastructure in markets across the globe.


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Real Estate (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis houses a dedicated team that has a key offering in the private equity real estate space. The team skilfully handles a range of transactions spanning acquisitions, financings and joint ventures. It demonstrates notable expertise in the commercial, logistics and hospitality sectors. The firm counts REITs, private equity houses and other investors among its key clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis acted for Sequoia China Infrastructure Fund I on the formation of its joint venture with DJ New Ease to acquire industrial land in Shanghai.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Guan
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Paul Guan
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Band 2

Paul Guan has notable experience advising international clients on a wide array of real estate matters, covering cross-border investments and financings as well as joint ventures. He heads the firm's private equity real estate group in Asia.

Paul can think ahead of the client and provide a clear analysis and options to resolve any problems. More importantly, he can balance the legal technicalities with the commercial reality.

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Paul Guan
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Paul Guan
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Band 2

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