Editorial Feature

First-ever, the “Guide: Best & Brightest CRE Investors & Deal Advisors” is an exciting new feature published by Global M&A Network. The “Guide” will spotlight private equity firms and deal advisory firms from the CRE industries that have most experienced team and an outstanding record for consistently executing value-creating transactions. There are countless firms in the industry, and only the best firms with the brightest teams will be qualified based on their differentiated attributes.


Investors: Presence in U.S with a clear focus of investing in CRE sub-sectors such as housing, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, industrial, logistics, etc. (2) strategy such as “Core”, “Value-Added”, “Opportunistic” or “Special Situations/Distressed”; (3) Deal type and structure to include buyouts, direct or co-investment involving equity commitments. (4) Transactions completed in 2021 (deal size is irrelevant).

Advisors: Firms such as M&A investment banks, law, restructuring, transaction services firms with presence in U.S. and a dedicated CRE group; (2) Served as primary advisor on deals closed during the 2021 timeframe (deal size is irrelevant).


HOW, Selection: Firm eligibility standards per above, invite based on research/due diligence including uniqueness of the firm, unparallel expertise, leadership, and reliably executing CRE transactions in United States signifying commitment to excellence. Firm eligibility standards per above, invite based on research/due diligence including uniqueness of the firm, unparallel expertise, leadership, and reliably executing CRE transactions in United States signifying commitment to excellence. Naturally, US based firm’s gain advantage.

Submissions: Quality of submission will inform our decision to include a firm. Firms with incomplete information or no-info per invite response may be excluded or included with blank content for the firm profile page.

Download Submission Forms: No Fees and Deadline is November 5, 2021.

Editorial Questions, Contact: Shanta Kumari.


WHEN, Announcement and Publishing: First announced at the Real Estate: Growth & Deals Virtual Forum on November 18, 2021. Secondly, the “Guide” is published online including firm profiles after the virtual forum. We will get your approval as it relates to the accuracy of the content prior to publishing the firm profile.

WHY, Benefits: Inclusion in the “Guide” is an ultimate testament to the firm’s commendable standing in the industry. Also, the “Guide” serves as an essential reference to the industry players year-round. We reserve the right to limit number of firms. Featured firms must obtain reprint / licensing rights for their marketing. Firms also have the option to upgrade their on-line profiles.