Our aim in the REF sector is fivefold:

1. to bring about increased efficiencies and standardisation in the European REF market via the publication of recommended forms of REF documentation;
2. to highlight the legal and regulatory issues in the REF sector which have the potential to impact members working in this market;
3. to discuss any challenges (legal or otherwise) affecting the REF market and to lobby key decision-makers, where necessary, in an attempt to bring about constructive change;
4. to provide a series of dedicated events specifically aimed at participants working in the REF market, to assist them in furthering their knowledge of the sector generally and also in understanding our real estate documentation; and
5. to consider ways to improve liquidity and facilitate investment in the REF sector, by encouraging new investors to the market.