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Last updated: June 12, 2026, 5:33 PM ET

Real Estate Investment Strategies

Brookfield formed a ground-lease joint venture with specialist Safehold, acquiring a non-controlling stake in a U.S. portfolio that includes reacquisition options after seven years, signaling a shift toward more flexible real estate structures. Meanwhile, Japan's institutional investors are raising return targets to 6-8% as they recalibrate core-heavy portfolios toward value-add opportunities amid rising interest rates. Trinity Church's endowment is maintaining its bullish stance on real estate credit and resilient office assets, citing renewed leasing momentum as evidence of market recovery. However, capital allocators are favoring bespoke vehicles over traditional commingled funds, complicating fundraising efforts for real estate managers despite strong investor demand.

Institutional Capital Flows

JPMorgan Private Bank's Albert Yang is revisiting real estate managers as the asset class shows signs of recovery following an extended challenging period, with Asia-focused alternatives seeing renewed interest. CalPERS committed $800 million to Sculptor and BGO among $6.3 billion in total real estate fund commitments last year, representing one of the largest pension allocations to the sector as institutions seek diversification amid market volatility. These moves contrast with broader industry trends showing investors bypassing pooled funds in favor of direct and customized investment structures.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

McGuire Woods partner Amy Cassalia discussed post-closing dynamics in life sciences transactions, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny and extended due diligence periods affecting deal structures in the healthcare sector. On the public side, partner Amber Walsh examined the Veterans Health Administration's structure, noting the growing role of private partnerships in veteran healthcare delivery amid ongoing debates about the VHA's scale and operational efficiency. These developments underscore how both private and public healthcare systems are adapting to evolving regulatory and capital requirements.