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A partner in our Tax practice, he advises financial sponsors, corporate groups and financial institutions on a range of complex cross-border tax matters. \nRussell advises on the tax aspects of a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs, de-mergers, reorganisations, refinancings and joint ventures. His experience spans advising private equity sponsors on acquisitions and exits, management teams on equity arrangements, and corporates on strategic reorganisations and disposals.\nRussell is a member of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Main Tax Committee and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Russell also regularly contributes to thought leadership on tax policy developments. 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the fund is intended to qualify as one of the first financial products on the German market as an ESG strategy product according to Art. 8 (1) of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.{{ FIELD }}Representing the vast majority of German investment fund management companies focused on real assets including open-end and closed-end real estate investment funds as well as international investment fund managers (AIFM), German and international asset managers, German and international institutional real estate investors and custodians in their legal and regulatory structuring and in all aspects of their worldwide acquisitions, financings and sales.{{ FIELD }}Alexandra Weis is a partner in the Real Estate \u0026amp; Funds practice group at King \u0026amp; Spalding. With 25 years of experience, Alexandra Weis’ practice focuses on German investment and regulatory law, fund structuring, and international and German real estate transactions. Her practice also involves tax structuring, corporate and financing work. \nAlexandra Weis represents the vast majority of German investment fund management companies focused on real assets including open-end and closed-end real estate investment funds as well as international investment fund managers (AIFM), German and international asset managers, German and international institutional real estate investors and custodians in their legal and regulatory structuring and in all aspects of their worldwide acquisitions, financings and sales.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Alexandra Weis was legal counsel at PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, formerly Oppenheim Immobilien-Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, then the largest and market-leading German institutional real estate investment management company, for more than three years. Her work focused on all real estate investment fund related regulatory, tax, real estate, corporate and financing aspects including real estate transactions worldwide as well as the handling of the legal relationship between the company and its fund investors and the supervisory authorities.\nThe first five years of her legal career, Alexandra Weis practiced tax and regulatory law relating to foreign and German open-end investment funds within the Financial Services Group at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Frankfurt, Germany, advising primarily German and international investment fund management companies. During her time at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Alexandra Weis joined for four months the Tax Department within the European Tax Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York focusing on International Tax Services.\nAlexandra Weis frequently speaks to industry groups on regulatory, fund and real estate law as well as on transaction matters.\nLegal 500 Deutschland 2022, 2023 and 2024 named Alexandra Weis a \"Next Generation Partner\" for Investment Funds. Legal 500 Deutschland and Chambers recognize Alexandra Weis among Germany's leading lawyers for Investment Funds. Partner Recognized one of Germany’s Best Real Estate Lawyers  Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2024-2025 “Highly organised, works tirelessly to resolve any issue, always remaining very knowledgeable and friendly.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2025, Quoting Clients Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020-2025 Next Generation Partner Legal 500 Deutschland, 2022 – 2025 Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds Chambers Europe/Germany, 2023-2025 Recommended Lawyer for Real Estate Legal 500 Deutschland, 2021-2023 \"Working in the industry for a very long time with a wide range of experience\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting Clients \"Willing to look for unusual solutions and to implement them in a resilient manner.\"  Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting Clients \"Investment and regulatory expert\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020 Julius Maximilians Universität, Germany  Universidad de Granada, Spain  Advised a fully licensed AIF capital management company on the launch of its first open-ended mutual fund with five different share classes for real estate investments in Germany, in connection with the preparation of the entire fund documentation as well as the approval and distribution permit procedure with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin); the fund is intended to qualify as one of the first financial products on the German market as an ESG strategy product according to Art. 8 (1) of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. Representing the vast majority of German investment fund management companies focused on real assets including open-end and closed-end real estate investment funds as well as international investment fund managers (AIFM), German and international asset managers, German and international institutional real estate investors and custodians in their legal and regulatory structuring and in all aspects of their worldwide acquisitions, financings and sales.","searchable_name":"Alexandra Weis","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":427558,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":670,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Wilson\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on the formation of open- and closed-end private investment funds, separately managed accounts and other investment vehicles. 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Clarion Management retained a 17% interest in the ongoing business which operates as the primary independent real estate investment affiliate for Legg Mason.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cortland Partners, LLC, a leading U.S. multifamily real estate investment, development and management firm, in connection with the formation of an open-end multifamily real estate fund formed to acquire $700 million in seed assets.{{ FIELD }}Advised Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC in the formation of a $4.6 billion open-end student housing fund formed to acquire EdR, a NYSE-listed REIT.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cortland Partners, LLC on the $1.2 billion acquisition of Pure Multi-Family REIT LP, a Canadian listed company, and formation of an investment vehicle for the ongoing operating of the business.{{ FIELD }}Advised Asana Partners in the formation of Asana Partners Fund II, an $800 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Advised Asana Partners in the formation of Asana Partners Fund I, a $500 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Advised Jamestown in the formation of a flagship core, open-end real estate fund, including the acquisition of $1.4 billion in seed assets.{{ FIELD }}Advised Paladin Realty Partners in the formation of a series of Latin America real estate funds with aggregate capital commitments in excess of $1 billion.{{ FIELD }}Advising a fund sponsor in the formation of a build-to-hold open-end fund for investment in multifamily real estate.{{ FIELD }}Advised Berkshire Realty Ventures in the formation of a fund to invest in real estate operating platforms.{{ FIELD }}Advised on the formation of an open-end fund with total subscriptions of $565 million sponsored by a NYSE-traded REIT.{{ FIELD }}Advised Hines International Real Estate Holdings and The First Investor (TFI) in the formation of a Shari'ah-compliant fund for investing in income-producing assets in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Advised a fund sponsor in establishing a $500 million separate account with a sovereign wealth fund for investment in U.S. real estate.{{ FIELD }}Advised Jamestown in connection with the formation of a Latin America real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Advised Edens Investment Trust, a privately held REIT, in a $1.47 billion equity recapitalization by Blackstone, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and New York State Teachers Retirement System.{{ FIELD }}Advising various fund sponsors in connection with sponsor-level recapitalizations and strategic investments.{{ FIELD }}John Wilson’s practice focuses on the formation of open- and closed-end private investment funds, separately managed accounts and other investment vehicles. In addition to fund formation, John has significant experience advising funds sponsors and management teams in “sponsor-level” strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, management “lift outs,” strategic investments, recapitalizations and other liquidity planning for sponsors and their owners.\nJohn has represented private equity firms, investment managers and other sponsors of funds and investment vehicles covering numerous sectors and strategies, including buyout, infrastructure, energy and debt.\nHe has particular expertise in real estate funds, having represented real estate managers, public and private REITs, and other operating companies in the formation of open- and closed-end funds for investment in real estate across a wide range of geographies, property types and return profiles. In addition to funds focused on investment in the U.S. and Europe, John has extensive experience in forming funds for investment in Latin America and other emerging markets.\nJohn also counsels private fund sponsors on exemptions and other compliance matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.\nAdmitted only in Georgia. Partner University of Florida Levin College of Law University of Florida Levin College of Law Georgia Represented Clarion Partners, a real estate investment manager with $50 billion of assets under management, in connection with its $750 million strategic partnership with Legg Mason, a global asset management firm with over $670 billion in assets. Clarion Management retained a 17% interest in the ongoing business which operates as the primary independent real estate investment affiliate for Legg Mason. Advised Cortland Partners, LLC, a leading U.S. multifamily real estate investment, development and management firm, in connection with the formation of an open-end multifamily real estate fund formed to acquire $700 million in seed assets. Advised Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC in the formation of a $4.6 billion open-end student housing fund formed to acquire EdR, a NYSE-listed REIT. Advised Cortland Partners, LLC on the $1.2 billion acquisition of Pure Multi-Family REIT LP, a Canadian listed company, and formation of an investment vehicle for the ongoing operating of the business. Advised Asana Partners in the formation of Asana Partners Fund II, an $800 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S. Advised Asana Partners in the formation of Asana Partners Fund I, a $500 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S. Advised Jamestown in the formation of a flagship core, open-end real estate fund, including the acquisition of $1.4 billion in seed assets. Advised Paladin Realty Partners in the formation of a series of Latin America real estate funds with aggregate capital commitments in excess of $1 billion. Advising a fund sponsor in the formation of a build-to-hold open-end fund for investment in multifamily real estate. Advised Berkshire Realty Ventures in the formation of a fund to invest in real estate operating platforms. Advised on the formation of an open-end fund with total subscriptions of $565 million sponsored by a NYSE-traded REIT. Advised Hines International Real Estate Holdings and The First Investor (TFI) in the formation of a Shari'ah-compliant fund for investing in income-producing assets in Brazil. Advised a fund sponsor in establishing a $500 million separate account with a sovereign wealth fund for investment in U.S. real estate. Advised Jamestown in connection with the formation of a Latin America real estate fund. Advised Edens Investment Trust, a privately held REIT, in a $1.47 billion equity recapitalization by Blackstone, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and New York State Teachers Retirement System. Advising various fund sponsors in connection with sponsor-level recapitalizations and strategic investments.","searchable_name":"John D. 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Mit mehr als 13 Jahren Erfahrung als Rechtsanwalt und zugelassener Steuerberater ber\u0026auml;t Martin Wolff schwerpunktm\u0026auml;\u0026szlig;ig institutionelle Investoren und Private-Equity-Gesellschaften bei der Strukturierung von inl\u0026auml;ndischen und grenz\u0026uuml;berschreitenden Investmentfonds und den damit verbundenen investmentsteuerlichen und sonstigen steuerlichen Fragen. Dar\u0026uuml;ber hinaus ber\u0026auml;t er deutsche und internationale Mandanten in Fragen der Steuerplanung f\u0026uuml;r Unternehmen und Verm\u0026ouml;gensverwaltung sowie bei Immobilientransaktionen.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVor seinem Wechsel zu King \u0026amp; Spalding, war Martin Wolff f\u0026uuml;r eine internationale Anwaltskanzlei t\u0026auml;tig, wo er ebenfalls in komplexen Steuerangelegenheiten und Immobilientransaktionen beraten hat. Seine Karriere begann Martin Wolff als Rechtsanwalt im Bereich Financial Services Tax bei PwC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVon \u003cem\u003eJUVE Handbuch Steuern\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eInternational Tax Review\u003c/em\u003e sowie\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eHandelsblat\u003c/em\u003et und B\u003cem\u003eest\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003elawyers\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;2023 wird Martin Wolff unter Deutschlands Besten Anw\u0026auml;lten f\u0026uuml;r Steuerrecht gef\u0026uuml;hrt.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Wolff studierte Rechtswissenschaften mit wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Zusatzausbildung (Wirtschaftsjurist Univ. Bayreuth) an der Universit\u0026auml;t Bayreuth, wo er sein erstes Staatsexamen ablegte.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Wolff h\u0026auml;lt regelm\u0026auml;\u0026szlig;ig steuerliche Fachvortr\u0026auml;ge und publiziert zu verschiedenen Aspekten des deutschen Steuerrechts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublikationen (vor Eintritt bei King \u0026amp; Spalding):\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026bdquo;Damoklesschwert \u0026uuml;ber Transaktionen\u0026rdquo;, Institutional Money, edition 1/2021 (2021)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026bdquo;DAC-6-Meldepflicht wird umgesetzt\u0026rdquo;, Institutional Money, edition 3/2021 (2021)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026bdquo;Gr\u0026uuml;ner Umbau ruckelt noch\u0026ldquo;, Institutional Money, edition 4/2021 (2021)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","recognitions":[{"title":"Empfohlen als Anwalt für Transaktionssteuern","detail":"JUVE Handbuch Steuern, 2023"},{"title":"Rising Star: General Corporate Tax","detail":"ITR World Tax, 2023-2025"},{"title":"Empfohlen unter Deutschlands Besten Anwälten für Steuerrecht","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2023-2025"}]},"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMartin Wolff is a counsel in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Frankfurt office and a member of the firm\u0026rsquo;s Tax practice. He is also qualified as a Certified Tax Advisor (\u003cem\u003eSteuerberater\u003c/em\u003e). Martin\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on domestic and cross-border investment fund structuring and related investment tax and other tax issues on behalf of institutional investors and private equity companies. 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He is also qualified as a Certified Tax Advisor (Steuerberater). Martin’s practice focuses on domestic and cross-border investment fund structuring and related investment tax and other tax issues on behalf of institutional investors and private equity companies. He also advises German and international clients on corporate and wealth management tax planning matters and real estate transactions. \nWith more than 15 years of experience, Martin Wolff advises institutional investors, including pension funds and private equity companies on complex domestic and cross-border tax issues related to the structuring of their investment funds as well as on all aspects of national and international tax law.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Martin worked for an international law firm where he was involved in advising on complex tax matters and real estate and commercial transactions.\nMartin has been recognized by JUVE Tax, International Tax Review, Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers among Germany's best tax lawyers.\nMartin regularly publishes on several aspects of German tax law.\nMartin studied law with additional qualification in economics (Wirtschaftsjurist Univ. Bayreuth) at the University of Bayreuth, where he obtained his first state examination.\nPublications:\n\n“Damoklesschwert über Transaktionen” (Sword of Damocles hanging over transactions), Institutional Money, edition 1/2021 (2021)\n“DAC-6-Meldepflicht wird umgesetzt” (DAC-6 reporting requirement implemented), Institutional Money, edition 3/2021 (2021)\n“Grüner Umbau ruckelt noch” (Green reconstruction is still jerky), Institutional Money, edition 4/2021 (2021)\n Counsel Rising Star: General Corporate Tax  ITR World Tax 2023-2026 Recommended Lawyer for Transactional Tax JUVE Tax, 2021-22 - 2025-26 Recognized as one of Germany's Best Tax Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2024 - 2025 University of Bayreuth  Germany Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt am Main Steuerberaterkammer Hessen Deutscher Anwaltverein Member of the joint tax policy commission of the German association of young entrepreneurs and the German association of family-owned businesses (Die Familienunternehmer e.V.) Alumni association of the faculty of law and economics of the University of Bayreuth \"RWalumni” (Co-organizer of the regional group Frankfurt /Rhine-Main) Advised several German occupational pension schemes (berufsständische Versorgungswerke) on their \"alternative investments\" (e.g. real estate, private equity funds, infrastructure funds), including tax due diligence and advice on German regulatory, investment and investment tax laws and negotiating side letter agreements.","searchable_name":"Martin D. Wolff","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null}]}}