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Investment Funds: Real Estate - UK

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters boasts a comprehensive investment funds group with a global reach, bolstered by significant teams in Luxembourg and Frankfurt. It is regularly called upon to advise on complex and high-value mandates across a broad range of asset classes. The department focuses on real assets and private equity formation, alongside fund restructuring work. It represents some of the largest international asset managers and sovereign wealth funds in both GP and LP mandates. The funds group is known to be a leader in the debt fund space, with an excellent direct lending funds practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Regarding private equity funds, Linklaters acted for Barings on the structuring, marketing and formation of Barings Perpetual European Direct Lending Fund.

  • Regarding investor representation, Linklaters advised Mubadala Investment Company on setting up a partnership with Ares to invest in real estate debt opportunities.

  • Regarding real estate funds, Linklaters assisted Feldberg Capital with the structuring and launch of ReForm Fund.

Strengths

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They have a big and knowledgeable team who are capable of supporting with various requests.

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They are outstanding people with a strong sense of business purpose supplemented by excellent legal knowledge and judgement.

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They are very detail-oriented, extremely responsive and able to meet tight deadlines where needed.

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The Linklaters team have excellent knowledge and expertise in this field. They have a broad range of abilities in multiple jurisdictions.

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Their depth of knowledge and expertise in fund matters and client negotiations is truly exceptional. The team are experienced and have an in-depth understanding of the market.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Keogh
2
Band 2

Matthew Keogh has a broad private funds practice that covers private equity, debt, venture capital and real estate funds. As well as acting for sponsors, he also acts for investors such as sovereign wealth and pension funds.

Matthew has strong awareness and is a good problem solver.

Matthew combines technical legal expertise with commercial understanding/intuition that is invaluable for clients. A heavyweight in any negotiation.

Matthew is responsive and provides high-quality, client-friendly advice.

Matthew is one of the best I've worked with. He's knowledgeable and excellent at balancing risk and legal issues with commercial principles.

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4
Rahul Manvatkar
4
Band 4
Rahul Manvatkar acts for sponsor clients on private equity, real estate and credit fund formation, as well as managed account and co-investment arrangements.

Rahul is a star in his field.

What I appreciate about Rahul's team is that people are empowered, from junior levels up. Everyone participates and has a role to play and is encouraged to contribute.

Rahul is thoughtful, pragmatic and demonstrates outstanding market knowledge.

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Emily Simmons
Associates to watch

Emily Simmons is a highly regarded associate who is noted for her expertise in fund formation, management and closes.

Emily has strong awareness and the ability to deliver. She is understanding.

Emily offers deep technical knowledge, precise communication and excellent client relationship management skills.

Emily is a very impressive lawyer with great commercial awareness.

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Investment Funds: Private Equity
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Matthew Keogh
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Rahul Manvatkar
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Band 4
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Emily Simmons
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Investment Funds: Real Estate
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Matthew Keogh
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Rahul Manvatkar
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Band 4
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