– Harrison Street Asset Management, the investment management division of Colliers, has acquired a 60% majority stake in RoundShield Partners.
– RoundShield is a European credit investment manager with $5.4 billion in assets under management.
– The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
– RoundShield is headquartered in Jersey, with key offices in Geneva, London, Madrid, and Munich.
– The firm specializes in asset-backed capital solutions across real estate, infrastructure, and financial assets, focusing on opportunistic credit and structured equity strategies.
– Founded in 2013, RoundShield has a strong track record of market-leading risk-adjusted returns for a global investor base including pensions, endowments, foundations, insurers, and family offices.
– The remaining 40% ownership will be retained by RoundShield’s senior management team, who will continue to lead the business.
– Harrison Street views the acquisition as a way to add credit capabilities in Europe and expand student housing operations, particularly through
– RoundShield’s vertically integrated student housing platforms.
– Christopher Merrill, CEO of Harrison Street, emphasized opportunities in student housing and hospitality and described the deal as a step toward innovation and growth.
– Driss Benkirane, Founder and Managing Partner of RoundShield, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, citing shared values and the potential to accelerate growth.
– Lincoln International acted as financial advisor and Sidley Austin LLP as legal advisor to RoundShield.
– DLA Piper acted as legal advisor to Harrison Street.
