Hayden has broad experience advising investors, developers, financiers and owner/occupiers on a wide range of commercial real estate and infrastructure transactions.
His primary focus is on cross-border co-investments and joint ventures in real estate and infrastructure assets, together with corporate acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets. Hayden was recognised as a Rising Star for Real Estate at the IFLR Rising Star Awards EMEA 2021.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
EUR550m: A global holding company on the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture with Henderson Park Capital Partners LLP for the acquisition and subsequent redevelopment of The Westin Paris Vendôme, Paris.
GBP190m: A joint venture between CBRE Global Investors, Kings Street and Arax Properties on the acquisition of 280 Bishopsgate, London.
EUR200m: A leading regional investment company on the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture investment platform and the associated asset management and investment advisory arrangements with MassMutual and Barings International for investment in logistics assets across France, Germany, the Nordics and the UK.
USD244m: A leading regional investment company on the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture with Metlife for the acquisition of a 95% stake in the commercial properties at 1765, 1775 and 1785 Greensboro Station Place, Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA.
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as solicitor, New Zealand, 2008
Academic
LLB, Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2007
Certificate, Institute of Professional Legal Studies, 2007
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.