Private Equity

Since 2022 legislative reforms opened private UK REITs to qualifying widely held funds, private equity real estate managers have increasingly turned to UK REITs as a tax-efficient holding structure for UK real estate investments. This advisory examines the key features of the UK REIT regime, investor return implications, and structural considerations for private equity real estate managers evaluating this vehicle.…

Continue Reading UK REITs and Private Equity Real Estate Funds: Structuring Considerations

The UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Act) was given Royal Assent on 29 April 2021. When it comes into force later…
Continue Reading UK National Security and Investment Act: Comprehensive and Rigorous Control Over Acquisitions of Businesses and Assets

On 3 March 2021, the UK Government published the results of the UK Listing Review, a wide-ranging analysis of the state of the UK’s public…
Continue Reading UK Listing Review Recommends Significant Changes to UK Listing Rules, Including for SPACs, Dual Class Share Structures and Free Float Thresholds