In a challenging market in which traditional models do not work anymore, there is a clear demand for individually structured solutions and new approaches.

Recognizing this, Trevian strengthens its resources and commitment to its Investment Management Business and is thus happy to announce that Lorenz Merk joins Trevian as a Partner.

”We are very delighted to have Lorenz join and strengthen our team. Especially his banking and investment experience combined with his international network and background is a very good match for Trevians proven excellent local expertise, structuring and Asset Management capabilities. We believe that, despite a challenging market environment, there is an optimal solution for each real estate investment situation, be it debt or equity, national or international. With Lorenz as part of the team we can bring to the table an even broader and better understanding of each of our clients unique situation, requirements and needs and thus arrive at a better solution together with them” remarks Reima Södervall, Chairman of the Board of  Trevian Group.

Lorenz Merk has worked in Nordic property investments and property financing for nearly ten years. Before joining Trevian, he was at HGR Property Partners Oy as an Investment Director responsible for financing and structuring activities in property transactions and international investor relations. Before that he was responsible for all Nordic financing operations of DG HYP bank in Hamburg, Germany preceded by various posts in the real estate financing operations of HSH Nordbank in Helsinki and Copenhagen.

Additional information:

Lorenz Merk, Investment Management, Partner, tel +358 40 8209496, email: lorenz.merk@trevian.fi

Stefan Söderholm, Investment Management, Partner, tel +358 41 5355 144, email: stefan.soderholm@trevian.fi

Reima Södervall, Chairman of the Board, tel +358 50 3627400, email: reima.sodervall@trevian.fi

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Trevian Asset Management Oy is a Finnish investment and asset management company specializing in commercial properties. The company was established in 2012 and is owned by its key personnel. The company produces actively managed real estate equity funds and asset management services optimized for its customers. The services are focused especially for institutional real estate investors, banks and other professional investors. Trevian’s assets under management amount to approx. 400 M€