Real Estate Investment Vehicles
Real estate is one of the oldest and most
tangible asset classes. Despite the impact of the recent financial
crisis, real estate remains a popular medium to long-term
investment. Through its longer term occupancies and increased
transparency, real estate has become increasingly securitized and
institutionalized to the extent that Real Estate Investment Trusts
(REITs) and mortgage-backed securities are now common business
terms.
The multidisciplinary teams across our
international network assist clients to structure real estate into
assets that are appealing for investors whether that's in a
Shari'ah-compliant investment fund, a listed REIT or a partnership
type vehicle. We advise the world’s leading investors, financial
institutions and fund service providers.
We consult our highly regarded specialist tax
and regulatory lawyers, who often get involved in the early stages
of structuring the fund in tax-efficient manner that complies with
regulation in all relevant jurisdictions. The goal is to find the
balance to make the investment attractive for both the investors
and the fund managers.
Real estate is at the heart of SNR Denton and
is one of our key sectors. We use our industry expertise to help
clients understand venture partners needs and requirements
and navigate the potential pitfalls. We also understand the
related benefits that real estate can bring, such as
strategies that utilize tax incentives (historic tax credits,
low-income housing credits, and renewable energy credits) to
maximize returns. This sector expertise intersects with the local
expertise of our international footprint, and we can leverage this
to add value to our clients. For example we often have to overcome
foreign ownership issues for investment funds that invest in real
estate in the Middle East if the investors are in Europe, the US or
Asia.
Areas of Focus:
- Shari'ah-compliant funds
- Sovereign wealth funds
- Real Estate Funds and REITs
- Fund Formation
- Distressed Asset Funds
- Structured Products
- Tax
- Fund Restructuring
- Public Law & Policy
Strategies