Ogier Global supports QIP and Gamuda in expansion of London student accommodation scheme

Ogier's Jersey legal and Real Estate Fund Administration teams have again together acted for Singapore headquartered private equity real estate firm Q Investment Partners (QIP) and Malaysia's leading engineering and property group, Gamuda Berhad (Gamuda), on the expansion of their student accommodation scheme in Woolwich, London.

Adding to QIP's already well-established presence in the UK's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market, the expansion of QIP's flagship development in London will add 120 beds to the existing 299-bed student housing development scheme in Woolwich, bringing the total to 419 beds across both phases. The phase two site is scheduled for completion in Q4 2026 and this development will be part of the wider regeneration masterplan of London's Royal Arsenal.  

Ogier's Jersey legal team, led by Investment Funds and Regulatory partner Matt McManus alongside senior associate Ryan Ripamonti, and Ogier Global's Real Estate Fund Administration team, led by associate director James Philpott alongside senior manager Matthew French, worked closely with QIP, Gamuda and their advisory teams to close the investment. The Real Estate Fund Administration team provide ongoing administration services. 

Commenting on the deal, Matt said: "We are delighted to have again supported QIP and Gamuda with the growth of their portfolio. Alongside James and his team, we were able to deliver a seamless 'one-stop-shop' solution, resulting in an efficient closing and acquisition. We look forward to working further with the QIP and Gamuda teams.” 

James added: "We are really pleased to support QIP and Gamuda with the expansion of this exciting project and their increased PBSA footprint across key academic cities in the UK. The seamless collaboration between Ogier's legal and real estate fund administration teams exemplifies the comprehensive capabilities Ogier has to provide a fully integrated service to clients." 

QIP commented: "We would like to commend Ogier’s dedication and responsiveness in facilitating the closing of the transaction." 

Ogier’s Real Estate team in Jersey provides integrated service solutions, advising on property finance (including real estate acquisition and development finance) and the full spectrum of real estate funds, plus related regulatory and tax matters. The firm’s dedicated Real Estate Fund Administration team at Ogier Global offers formation, investor onboarding, fund compliance, fund administration, governance, and accounting services. The two teams work together to provide clients with a seamless, end-to-end service. 

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