Real Estate Department

What the team is known for Preeminent commercial real estate boutique, acclaimed for its representation of owners, developers, investors and lenders in purchase and sale, development, leasing and financing matters. A strong player in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, energy and transportation.

Strengths One impressed commentator says: "I think the lawyers in that group are all very strong, very experienced lawyers. On the transactional side, they're first-rate. Any client hiring them will get excellent representation."

Another source regards the firm as a "wonderful boutique real estate practice."

Notable practitioners

Aleana Harris is a "real up-and-coming partner" who is noted for her work with developers, investors and other parties in financing and leasing transactions. "She's got a really good reputation in the real estate community," say market commentators.

Andrew Bassetti is a preeminent commercial real estate attorney with a wealth of experience in the full range of transactional matters, including financing for lenders and borrowers, leasing, sales and acquisitions.

Charles Shigley leans his practice primarily toward developer-side representation, and is particularly noted for his strength in financing matters. He also has wider expertise in leasing, sales and acquisitions, joint ventures and other areas.

Parker Mason has a "very good, very sophisticated practice," representing lenders and borrowers in retail, office and industrial real estate financings, with a particular focus on secured lending.

Michael Courtnage applies experience gained over a career of more than four decades to counsel his clients in connection with the full spectrum of transactional real estate matters. He also dedicates a large part of his practice to advising clients from outside of the US.