Tom Lloyd, Will Sutton and Edward Hampson Author Article on Direct Capital Markets Financing of Commercial Real Estate in Europe
11.20.20
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Partner Tom Lloyd, Counsel Will Sutton and Associate Edward Hampson authored an article titled, “Key issues for sponsors in capital markets financing of commercial real estate,” which was published by Thomson Reuters Westlaw. The article outlined key considerations and issues for private equity sponsors who are looking to finance or re-finance European commercial real estate assets in the capital markets directly, particularly relevant given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The article discusses some of the benefits, including better economics, access to alternative sources of capital and less negotiation with lending desks, as well as some of the legal issues involved, including disclosure, securities law issues and risk retention. The article further noted that agented financing will likely remain a viable source of CRE financing.
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