Seth Eaton Discusses Modifications and Workouts of Commercial Real Estate Loans during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The US Senate released a draft tax bill (Senate Tax Bill) on June 16, 2025. We explore five key takeaways for fund sponsors, investors, and the broader asset management community, with a focus on how the Senate Tax Bill...more
On May 9, 2025, House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) released a proposed 28-page tax bill, which is scheduled for markup by the House Committee on Ways and Means on May 13, 2025. Below, we highlight...more
The growth of the operational real estate (OpRE) sector is one of the most significant recent trends in global real estate markets. OpRE is relevant to a wide range of real estate asset classes and subsectors, but all OpRE...more
Welcome to IMpact: Investment Management News. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers share their insights on key developments that are impacting the investment management industry....more
At our recent Funds First webinar we shared some technical and market issues and updates on a selection of key developments of impact for real estate funds. Our discussion covered the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) , the...more
As part of an initiative to promote UK funds the government is proposing a beneficial new tax regime for asset holding companies (AHC) in investment fund structures. This is intended to make the UK a more competitive location...more
REITs need to be sensitive to the consequences of acts taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on their compliance with the REIT tests under the tax laws. REITs that intend to rely on large borrowings from their credit...more
In the early 1990s, several MLPs converted into REITs to take advantage of better capital formation opportunities, but the REIT structure was not suitable for many midstream assets. Recent IRS guidance suggests this historic...more
Qualifying Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) entities, including special purpose vehicles, foundations and real estate investment funds, may now hold title to property in Abu Dhabi (onshore and in the free zone) thanks to an...more
• Significant corporate and potential individual tax rate reductions and a 25% individual tax rate on certain “qualified business income” would be introduced (although many fund investors and sponsors would not be eligible...more
As the Chinese stock market continues to spiral down, news agencies continue to report on the efforts of the government to abate the crash. In contrast, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong is reporting another...more
The Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") issued a final rule, and the Commodity Futures...more