"Simmons & Simmons Advises Slate Asset Management on Major €300 Million Joint Venture with Ares for Polish Retail Parks"
"International law firm Simmons & Simmons has advised Slate Asset Management on a strategic joint venture with Ares Real Estate funds to acquire a portfolio of Polish retail parks valued at over €300 million from Trei Real Estate. This marks the largest retail park transaction in Poland and Slate's first investment in the country. The joint venture will acquire 36 fully occupied retail parks in major Polish cities, anchored by essential retailers. The deal is expected to close by December 31, 2025, pending regulatory approvals."