Goodwin is at the forefront of operational real estate (ORE), representing more than 550 investors, managers, advisors, sponsors, and operating companies as they optimize the financial and operating structures of their real estate and private equity investments.
ORE is growing rapidly because it offers attractive returns to investors that can meet the demands of occupiers with an appetite for new services and amenities across a range of asset classes, including:
- Multifamily
- Student accommodation
- Hospitality, gaming, and leisure
- Healthcare
- Life sciences
- Senior and later living
- Clean energy
- Film, TV, and sound studios
As ORE grows, real estate investments have become more dynamic and operationally intensive, and the approaches of real estate and private equity investors have converged.
Our global Real Estate practice comprises a cross-disciplinary team of experts in areas such as M&A, finance, operational structures, tax, employment, regulation, and litigation to help clients capture the opportunities and navigate the risks of investing in operational assets.
Connect with our Operational Real Estate team and let us know how we can help.
Articles on investing in operational real estate
Read the full article: “Operational Real Estate: OpCo Ownership Considerations” (February 2025)
Diana Brummer, co-chair of Goodwin’s Real Estate practice, explains why investors are turning to operational real estate and what the shift means for commercial real estate.
Read the full article: “Operational real estate: Why is it an area for brokers to watch?” (Mortgage Professional America, September 2024)
Investors that pursue operational real estate strategies focused on renewables can capture higher margins while contributing to the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Read the full article: “Investors Should Seize the Renewables Opportunity in Real Estate” (August 2023)
Investors typically select an integrated, third-party, or franchise model, depending on their objectives and factors related to their particular market and sector.
Read the full article: “Investment Models for Operational Real Estate Assets” (May 2024)
Proptech can generate powerful insights from data, enabling investors to unlock operational efficiencies and develop differentiated offerings to drive value creation.
Read the full article: “Amplifying Operational Real Estate With Proptech” (May 2023)
Studios are excellent opportunities for operational real estate, with even more upside available to those who are able to provide important ancillary services.
Read the full article: “Why Film and TV Studios Could Be a Blockbuster Alternative Asset Class” (April 2023)
Success in operational real estate requires an ability to manage partnerships and risks that may not be familiar to traditional real estate investors.
Read the full article: “Capturing the Operational Upside in Real Estate Investing” (March 2023)
To boost returns, real estate investors are increasingly getting involved in property and business operations
Read the full article: “The Growth of Operational Real Estate: An Overview” (March 2023)