Chambers Review
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Investment Funds: Real Estate - UK
What the Team is Known For
Stephenson Harwood boasts an impressive deal flow, combined with an enviable client list and a deep bench of specialists, which justifies a strong international reputation for both its closed-ended listed funds group and private equity secondaries team. It acts for the bulge bracket investment banks, brokers and investment trusts on listings, placings and complex secondary offerings. The firm enjoys plaudits for its distinguished GP-led transactional practice, in addition to its renowned investor-side prowess. The team is also well versed in real estate fund matters and has notable regulatory expertise.
Strengths
Stephenson Harwood are great at guiding you through the legal process and bring a great deal of commercial advice to the transaction.
They have strong knowledge and a highly experienced team. They are very proactive and hands-on.
Stephenson Harwood boasts a rare combination of deep private equity competencies, strong commercial astuteness and a daring for innovative solutions to complex situations.
The Stephenson Harwood team are very experienced, responsive, practical and provide commercial advice.
The team are exceptionally knowledgeable and professional. They are always responsive, practical with their advice and highly dependable.
Work Highlights
Regarding secondaries, Stephenson Harwood acted for Ufenau Capital Partners on the sale of portfolio companies Kanalservice, GarLa and Hanseatic Power Service.
Regarding investor representation, Stephenson Harwood advised Kline Hill Partners as an investor into Preservation Capital Partners Strategic Opportunities I LP.
Regarding closed-ended funds, Stephenson Harwood acted for Custodian Property Income REIT on its recommended merger with abrdn Property Income Trust.
Regarding real estate funds, Stephenson Harwood advised Mayfair Capital Thematic Growth Fund on the acquisition of a portfolio of self-storage real estate assets.