Deal or no deal: The pros and cons of property SPV deals in the current market

The speakers will consider the advantages and disadvantages associated with the acquisition of shares, the role of warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance and completing your financial and tax due diligence.

The seminar will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and networking over pastries and breakfast refreshments. We hope that you will join us for an insightful conversation and opportunity to connect.

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• Thomas Ferguson, senior associate in our real estate team, and David Webster, partner in our corporate and commercial team, will look at some of the main differences between the purchase of a property via a standard asset transaction versus acquiring the shares in an SPV, focusing on some of the key advantages and disadvantages of both approaches from a legal and practical perspective.
• Lewis Jennings and Dillon Mistry, guest speakers from Paragon Brokers, will provide a brief overview of the current role of warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance and how it can assist in real estate transactions, offering enhanced protection and flexibility for both buyers and sellers.
• Wendy Patterson, guest speaker and managing partner at WSM, will speak about the tax and financial implications of the acquisition of shares in a property company. Wendy will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the acquisition of shares and what should be covered during financial and tax due diligence.

Please register before 12:00pm on 11 March 2025.