European Student Accommodation Expands Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition
Deal News | Jan 10, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (GA_P) has expertly advised European Student Accommodation, a fund under the management of Stoneshield Investments, in acquiring two Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), namely Proud Coast and Integral Equational. Each SPV houses a student residence based in Alta de Lisboa, expanding Stoneshield's notable influence in the Iberian student housing sector. Stoneshield Investments has cultivated a vast portfolio in Southern Europe, emphasizing its dedication to student residences. The acquisition process was facilitated by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team from GA_P, headed by Mafalda Barreto, leading the firm's commercial, corporate, and M&A division. The team also incorporated experts in the commercial, corporate, labor, banking and finance, real estate, and tax sectors, ensuring a seamless transaction.
Sectors
- Real Estate Investment
- Legal Services
Geography
- Portugal – The student residences acquired are located in Alta de Lisboa, Portugal, highlighting the geographical focus of the investment.
- Southern Europe – Stoneshield Investments manages a large portfolio of student residences throughout Southern Europe.
Industry
- Real Estate Investment – The transaction concerns the acquisition of student residences, a form of real estate investment, particularly in student housing.
- Legal Services – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo provided legal services to facilitate the acquisition, involving expertise in various legal domains.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gómez-Acebo & Pombo | Legal Advisor | Company | A legal firm that advised on the transaction, providing multidisciplinary expertise. |
| European Student Accommodation | Buyer | Company | A fund managed by Stoneshield Investments, responsible for acquiring the SPVs that own the student residences. |
| Stoneshield Investments | Investment Manager | Company | A real estate investment company focusing on the Iberian market, managing the European Student Accommodation fund. |
| Proud Coast | Target SPV | Company | One of the SPVs acquired, owning a student residence in Alta de Lisboa. |
| Integral Equational | Target SPV | Company | Another SPV acquired, owning a student residence in Alta de Lisboa. |
| Mafalda Barreto | Team Coordinator | Person | Head of the commercial, corporate, and M&A area at GA_P, leading the legal team. |