Empira and Partners Group Launch a $50B Real Estate Platform

Empira Group and Partners Group have joined forces to establish a leading real estate investment platform with approximately $50 billion in assets under management (AUM). The merger combines Empira’s specialization in value-add and development projects with Partners Group’s expertise in core-plus investments. This strategic alignment aims to capitalize on growing demand for sustainable and high-yield real estate investments across Europe and North America.

Empira's CEO, Lahcen Knapp described the merger as a pivotal step in the company’s growth, enabling expansion into new geographies and investment sectors. Partners Group echoed this sentiment, highlighting the synergies between the two firms' strategies.
The merger reflects a strong alignment of expertise and ambitions, promising substantial growth potential in the real estate investment market. With a focus on sustainability and long-term returns, the platform is poised to meet institutional investors' needs in a dynamic industry.

Bär & Karrer acted as the legal advisor to Empira Group, handling M&A, tax, regulatory, and data protection aspects. The team was led by Christoph Neeracher and included, for M&A, Philippe Seiler, Luca Jagmetti, Thomas Rohde, Fabienne Perlini-Frehner, Elisabeth Rinderknecht, Benjamin Grunwald, Romina Lauper, Lazar Lepir, Yascha Fengler, Nick Aschwanden, Kai Bajka, and Björn Wegberg. Tax aspects were handled by Susanne Schreiber, Fabian Capt, and Ariane Menzer, while regulatory issue by Daniel Flühmann and Christina Werren. Christian Kunz handled data protection matters and Mani Reinert and Tim Meyer merger control.

This diverse team ensured comprehensive support throughout the transaction, addressing the complex cross-border legal and regulatory requirements inherent in such a significant deal.