Christian Silva

• Advised Afghan asylee in securing asylum following the United States's departure from Afghanistan and assisted client with applying for readjustment of status in the United States as a Legal Permanent Resident

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Christian:

• Advised leading hospitality sector real estate sponsor in formation and negotiation of ninth flagship real estate fund seeking US$800 million in commitments
• Advised mid-market real estate sponsor in formation and negotiation of fourth, fifth, and sixth flagship triple net (NNN) lease-focused real estate fund
• Advised one of the US's largest homebuilders in the formation of a single-family housing club venture and subsidiary joint venture totaling over US$1.25 billion in commitments
• Advised one of the world's largest private equity sponsors across several matters, including formation and negotiation of multiple flagship real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, joint ventures, separately managed accounts (SMAs), and other matters
• Advised one of the world's largest real estate sponsors across several matters, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exam response, Form ADV and Form PF compliance, and the formation and negotiation of the sponsor's flagship real estate and real estate credit funds
• Advised one of the world's largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the formation of their first open-ended private equity real estate fund
• Advised sustainability-focused private equity sponsors in the formation and negotiation of their flagship real estate fund
• Advised multiple first-time, small and mid-market real estate sponsors in inaugural fundraises ranging from US$200 million to US$500 million