JULY 2014

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Burghley Horse Trials renewal of Agreement with Land Rover

Kerman & Co advised on all aspects of the sponsorship agreement between Land Rover and Burghley Horse Trials, which will see the partnership through to the end of 2017. Land Rover’s association with the world-renowned eventing competition has been established for many years, being the official vehicle supplier since the early 90’s and becoming title sponsor in 2005.

Zane Shihab (Associate Partner) from the Sports & Commercial Department advised the Burghley Horse Trials on these negotiations.

Zane provides practical commercial advice to global brands, international sporting bodies and events and high-profile individuals. He specialises in drafting commercial contracts including Sponsorship, Joint Venture, Merchandising, Telecommunications, New Media, Agency, Distribution and Image Rights Agreements, venue agreements and IP and Software Licences. He has negotiated numerous lucrative sponsorship and supplier agreements on behalf of sporting governing bodies (including the PGA European Tour, Ryder Cup, The London Marathon and RideLondon). LM

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renewal of Agreement with Land Rover

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Round Hill Capital acquires Dutch residential portfolio from CBRE Global Investors for around €180 mln

Round Hill Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition, via Round Hill Dutch Residential Investment SCS, of a portfolio of residential units located throughout the Netherlands from funds managed by CBRE Global Investors for approximately EUR 180 million. The transaction represents the largest Dutch residential portfolio acquisition since the financial crisis.

The acquisition marks Round Hill Capital’s entry to the residential market in the Netherlands. The portfolio comprises 1,534 units spanning approximately 140,000 sqm, which are situated in attractive markets across the Netherlands.

Commenting on the acquisition, Michael Bickford, Founder and CEO of Round Hill Capital, said:

“This acquisition is in line with our strategy to expand our residential platform across Europe. With over ten years’ experience successfully investing in and managing residential property, we will use our existing capabilities and expertise, as well as our local knowledge and experience of the Netherland’s property market, to identify new opportunities for our investors.

“We believe the Dutch housing market, which benefits from positive macro-economic trends, together with the cash flow stability of the portfolio and our residential operating capabilities, provide a compelling investment opportunity.” LM

Round Hill Capital acquires Dutch residential portfolio from CBRE Global Investors for around €180 mln

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Burghley Horse Trials

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