Overseas Entities: The real estate effect

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The effects of the Economic Crime Act will be felt far and wide across the UK real estate industry, writes Nathan Rees. Here’s how the new rules will affect overseas entities that own, acquire or dispose of land in the UK - and also those who enter into transactions with them…

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Nathan Rees

Partner at Shoosmiths

Nathan has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate work, with a focus in recent years on large scale investment, development, and leasing transactions. He has acted for a number of listed property companies and investment funds, as well as public sector bodies and other public and private companies on a wide range of major real estate projects.

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