Our Expertise
Our legal specialists are acknowledged as experts in the area of corporate structures for real estate projects. We are the authors of the LexisNexis Practice Note for lawyers on buying property SPVs. Collectively, our team has over 80 years’ experience of real estate investment projects and structures. We have successfully protected the interests of numerous private investors, family offices, asset managers and property professionals.
A unique approach
Our aim is to make life as easy as possible for our clients, by taking care of the legal arrangements for them. This means they can devote their time and energy to the things they do best. Where needed, we co-ordinate with other professionals such as tax advisers and overseas lawyers, to make sure that nothing falls between the gaps.
Setup
We create an effective legal structure for your project
Run
We manage the legal administration for you during the life of the project
Sell
We deal with the winding up of the legal structure once the underlying asset has been sold
For smaller projects, we offer standard packages and toolkits which provide a cost-effective legal framework, based on tried and tested approaches.
I have dealt with well over 30 law firms, from the smaller niche firms as well as the magic and silver circle firms, and can say that there’re just a few firms I would recommend without hesitation. LCN is one of those few firms.
Insightful, jargon-busting and, above all, approachable. You actively want to work with Paul and the team. An opportunity not to be missed if you are lucky enough to be invited.
It has been a pleasure to work with Leiza on co-investment deals. I particularly appreciated her business-focussed approach and the fact she makes complex legal documentation easy to read. LCN Legal has become our main partner in the UK.
I worked with Paul Sutton on a fund launch for one of our hotel developments in the French Alps, Deux Domains, La Rosiere. I found Paul to be responsive and reliable, and I valued his ability to find pragmatic solutions to issues which came up.
Leiza has made a significant difference to our business; her professional and empathetic approach has ensured that we and our clients have invested substantial amounts in our business. We are already seeing the rewards of her guidance.
We have worked with Leiza on a number of property transactions throughout the UK. Her knowledge of legal matters is second to none but her attention to detail is even better. We continue to be impressed by her work ethic, her solution-oriented approach, and her method of always getting the job done. On time and on budget.
Our areas of expertise:
- Setting up property investment funds, whether set up as limited partnerships, unit trusts or otherwise
- Property investment syndicates or clubs structured as LLPs, companies or trusts
- Profit participating loans
- Asset management agreements
- Feeder vehicles, co-investment structures and carried interest structures
- Joint ventures between developers and financial investors
- Secured loan note issuances
- Property finder agreements
Kickstart your project
LCN Property helps investors, asset managers, developers and property finders setup and maintain solid legal foundations for their projects.
