Sector Investment 3 Days

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 11:33 PM ET

Real Estate

Brookfield formed a ground-lease joint venture with Safehold, acquiring a non-controlling stake in a U.S. real estate portfolio with options to reacquire it after seven years. This move aligns with Safehold’s strategy to expand its asset base amid rising institutional demand. Concurrently, Japanese real estate investors raised return targets as higher borrowing costs push them toward value-add opportunities over core holdings. New York’s Trinity Church expresses bullishness on RE credit, betting on resilient office assets and a market rebound fueled by renewed leasing activity. Meanwhile, capital allocators favor bespoke vehicles over funds, complicating traditional commingled fund fundraising as investors seek customized exposure.

Healthcare

Post-closing complexities in life sciences transactions attract specialist attention, according to McGuire Woods partner Geoff Cockrell, who highlighted challenges in navigating regulatory approvals and investor due diligence during the final stages of deals. Amy Cassalia, a partner focused on life sciences, emphasized the need for proactive risk management as deals transition from negotiation to execution.