4 March 2026 8.30am – 10.30am + Add to calendar Training London

Our FUNDamentals series is designed to enhance the understanding of real estate funds through six focused sessions tailored to different aspects of fund management.

Proudly sponsored by Aztec Group and developed by AREF’s Education and Training Committee, the series brings together the support of both Aztec Group, as the sponsor, and PGIM Real Estate, who are hosting all of the sessions. Their combined contributions play a vital role in providing this valuable training experience for our members.

Session Four: " Introduction to Fund Terms"

The fourth session of the series, Introduction to Fund Terms, will take place on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at PGIM Real Estate’s offices on the Strand. 

Session Overview

This session will explore key terms within fund documentation and investor considerations, including performance fee structures, governance, pricing, transaction costs and equalisation. 

You can also view the slides and recordings from the first three sessions, here.

Trainers

This session will be led by:

  • Welcome from Aztec 
  • Darren Stolzenberg, Partner, CMS UK and member of AREF's Education & Training Committee 

  • Martin Gilbert, Senior Director, DTZ Investors UK 

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday 4th March 

  • Location: PGIM, Grand Buildings 1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5HR (entrance by Waterstones)

  • Time: 8:30am – 10:30am (including interactive breakout sessions)

  • Cost: Free for AREF member firms

Cost & Booking:

This event is FREE and open to all staff from AREF Fund & Investor member firms only.  We are sorry this is not open to Affiliate members* (view our list of members here). 

Spaces are limited! Registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of two attendees per member firm. Any third registrations from the same firm may be removed, and you will be notified if this occurs.

Please note, this training session is NOT intended for Affiliate Members.  It is for those working in Fund Management Houses and Investor Firms only. 

Book by clicking here or the button below.

 

Trainer Biographies

Martin Gilbert

Martin Gilbert

Senior Director, DTZ Investors

Martin is a Senior Director within DTZ Investors and heads up the Fund Investment team.

Martin began his career with Deloitte in 2003, working in a corporate tax advisory and compliance role in the real estate tax team. Martin joined DTZ Investors in 2007, with main responsibilities for a pan-European fund of funds vehicle, which he managed all the way to wind-up in 2022. He is now responsible for the management of all client relationships and indirect investments globally on a discretionary and advisory basis within the Fund Investment team. Martin is a member of the DTZ Investors Governance Committee for UK risk analysis, Value Committee for pricing, and certain client Investment Committees.

Martin is a graduate of the University of Nottingham, holding a BA (Hons) in English. He is a Chartered Accountant, holds the Investment Management Certificate and is a Certified Person under the FCA.

Will Lawrence

Will Lawrence

Partner, Funds and Indirect Real Assets, CMS UK

Will joined CMS (formerly Nabarro) in 2014 and is a Partner in their Funds and Indirect Real Assets team in London. Will advises fund managers, asset managers and investors on a wide range of fund formation, joint venture and M&A matters.

Enquiries

Please email us at [email protected].

 

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