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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

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 firm's global real estate practice head.

Work Highlights

Provided by Freshfields

  • Freshfields advised APG and GIC on their acquisition of a majority stake in the group The Student Hotel (now The Social Hub) from Aermonth Capital, valued at EUR2.1 billion.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team is drawing on a full range of expertise across multiple jurisdictions and various areas of specialisation to provide a seamless service."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"They combine real estate and M&A expertise seamlessly."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"We found them extraordinarily helpful and creative in finding solutions to any problem."

Real Estate respondent
Europe