Business Details
35 Years
experience
Global Real Estate Investment Banking Solutions
Since 1991, Carlton Group has established itself as a leader in global commercial real estate financing and equity placement. Our expertise lies in structuring complex capital solutions for high-value real estate transactions, leveraging a 34-year track record of closing over $200 billion in deals. We specialize in connecting developers and investors with sophisticated debt and equity capital stacks, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional funding sources across 30+ countries. Our team combines advanced financial modeling with deep market knowledge to maximize returns for clients in acquisition, recapitalization, and development scenarios. With offices in Manhattan, Miami, and Milan, we maintain direct relationships with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide.Our merchant banking division actively co-invests in select opportunities, aligning our interests with clients through shared risk and reward. The firm's success stems from its ability to navigate complex capital markets while maintaining personalized service for each transaction. We have particular strength in hospitality sector financing, having arranged billions in hotel and resort investments globally. Our distressed debt solutions group provides specialized expertise in loan workouts and asset repositioning during market transitions. Carlton Group's reputation for innovative deal structuring has made us a trusted advisor for some of the world's most prominent real estate transactions.
Services
Structured Financing
Equity Placement
Debt Placements
Recapitalization
Distressed Debt Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have completed over $200 billion in real estate transactions since 1991
- Our team maintains direct relationships with institutional investors across 30+ countries
- We specialize in complex capital stack structuring for high-value properties
- Our merchant banking division co-invests in select client opportunities
- We offer specialized expertise in hospitality sector financing and distressed debt solutions
Services
Structured Financing
We specialize in creating multi-tiered capital structures for complex real estate transactions. Our team combines traditional debt instruments with innovative equity solutions to optimize financing terms. This approach allows clients to secure maximum funding while maintaining favorable risk profiles across commercial and residential development projects.
Equity Placement
Our global investor network enables efficient equity sourcing for large-scale real estate ventures. We connect developers with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and high-net-worth individuals to secure 80-95% of required equity capital. This service includes strategic partnership formation and joint venture structuring for major property acquisitions.
Debt Placements
We arrange construction financing and long-term debt solutions for commercial properties worldwide. Our expertise includes securing favorable terms for billion-dollar developments through competitive lender negotiations. The service covers mezzanine financing, senior debt placement, and customized repayment structures for transitional assets.
Recapitalization
Our team specializes in repositioning distressed real estate assets through strategic capital infusion. We implement debt-equity swaps and loan modifications to stabilize underperforming properties. This service leverages our deep understanding of securitized debt markets and inter-creditor agreements to create sustainable capital structures.
Distressed Debt Solutions
We provide specialized resolution strategies for non-performing real estate loans. Our services include foreclosure management, asset disposition, and debt workout negotiations. With experience handling billions in distressed portfolios, we execute customized sales strategies through competitive bidding processes and targeted investor outreach.
People
Michael Campbell
CEO
Michael Campbell leads Carlton Group as CEO with over 25 years of real estate investment banking experience. He has overseen $100B+ in transactions and expanded the firm's global presence across three continents. His expertise in capital markets drives the company's strategic direction.
Giuseppe Riggi
Vice President
Giuseppe Riggi serves as Vice President managing key client relationships and transaction execution. With 15+ years in commercial real estate finance, he specializes in structuring complex capital solutions for multifamily and hospitality developments across North America.
Questions
What types of real estate transactions does The Carlton Group handle?
We specialize in large-scale commercial real estate transactions including equity placements, debt financing, and capital restructuring for properties valued over $50 million.
What geographic markets does The Carlton Group operate in?
We maintain offices in Manhattan, Miami, and Milan, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Latin America with a global network of capital partners.
What is The Carlton Group's minimum transaction size?
Our typical minimum transaction size is $50 million, with no upper limit on deal complexity or value.
Does The Carlton Group co-invest in client projects?
Yes, we frequently co-invest through our merchant banking division, aligning our interests with clients by participating in equity positions.
How does The Carlton Group source capital for real estate projects?
We leverage relationships with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, REITs, and high-net-worth individuals globally to secure optimal capital structures.
What sets The Carlton Group apart from other real estate advisors?
Our 34-year track record of $200B+ in transactions combines deep capital markets expertise with hands-on deal execution experience across diverse property types.
