Paul Hastings Advises Tan-Eu Capital on Sotan China Real Estate I, LPs First Investment

May 04, 2012

Hong Kong (May 4, 2012) - Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it advised Tan-Eu Capital (Tan-Eu), the Hong Kong-based private equity real estate firm, with respect to Sotan China Real Estate I, LPs first investment the acquisition of a 1 million square foot development site in Wuqing, Tianjin from a local investor. A mixed-use development comprised of retail and residential space is planned for the site.

The investment in Wuqing is in line with Tan-Eus strategy of targeting under-developed areas in China with strong growth potential. As contemplated by the funds mandate, the acquisition was consummated pursuant to a co-investment between Sotan China Real Estate I, LP and an affiliate of SOCAM Development.

Paul Hastings advised Tan-Eu last February on its role as co-sponsor in the US$400 million closing of Sotan China Real Estate I, LP, a real estate private equity vehicle 50:50 managed with SOCAM Development.

The Paul Hastings team was led by partners Derek Roth and John Cahill.

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