Paul Hastings LLP advised Starwood Impact Investors in connection with its investment in Obsidian Capital Partners. Through the partnership, Starwood will invest capital and provide strategic advice to Obsidian’s leadership through board participation and infrastructure. Starwood Impact Investors is an investment platform managed by Starwood Capital Group, and is dedicated to investing in commercial real estate opportunities controlled by underrepresented partners. Obsidian Capital Partners is a multifamily real estate firm specializing in multifamily asset investments across primary and secondary markets in the South and Midwestern U.S.

Partner Gerd Alexander led the Paul Hastings team, which also included associate Lee Cumberland.

More details on the transaction can be found here.

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