17 Oct 2025

Hogan Lovells Advises Black Lion on Minority Stake Sale in Matter Real Estate to GCM Grosvenor and Madison International Realty

"Hogan Lovells has advised Black Lion, a Swiss family office, on the sale of a minority stake in Matter Real Estate to GCM Grosvenor and Madison International Realty. This investment will enhance Matter's access to institutional capital and support its growth in European residential markets. The Hogan Lovells team was led by partner Cees Brouwer, who expressed confidence in Matter Real Estate's platform and the strong institutional interest in European residential real estate."

Hogan Lovells participated in the transaction by advising Black Lion, a Swiss family office investor, on the sale of a minority stake in Matter Real Estate to GCM Grosvenor and Madison International Realty. The transaction involved GCM Grosvenor and Madison acquiring minority interests in Matter Real Estate from existing shareholder Black Lion, enhancing Matter's access to institutional capital and supporting its growth in European residential markets. The Hogan Lovells team advising Black Lion was led by London-based partner Cees Brouwer, with support from counsel Tom Eyre-Brook (Tax) and associates Cassie Ditzel, Mo Shan, and Coco Brown (all Private Equity).
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