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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Real Estate

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Baker Donelson's Real Estate Group advises on a range of real estate transactions, including developments, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, like-kind exchanges, and title matters. With more than 80 attorneys across 17 offices, we offer unmatched regional strength and local market knowledge. Our team regularly handles complex, multi-state transactions and draws on in-house support across tax, regulatory, corporate, and environmental matters to close deals efficiently and strategically.

We represent developers, REITs, institutional investors, senior living operators, retailers, lenders, and landlords and tenants across asset classes such as retail, health care, office, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use. We advise on all stages of real estate transactions and development, anticipating challenges and streamlining execution.

Our lawyers are active in retail leasing and redevelopment; tax-credit-based and subsidized multifamily deals; industrial acquisitions and build-to-suit leasing; office developments for both public and private owners; and the real estate aspects of economic incentive projects and corporate headquarters. We also maintain one of the largest wireless telecommunications real estate practices in the country and regularly advise on zoning, permitting, tower portfolios, and in-building licensing. Additionally, we counsel on financing structures including construction loans, mezzanine debt, REITs, and equity participation.

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Real Estate - Tennessee

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz is a respected outfit with a deep bench of leading real estate attorneys. The team is capable of handling highly complex matters, with expertise spanning acquisitions, leasing and development projects. Lawyers in the group have notable experience on cross-state transactions, including sale and leasebacks, as well as acquisition financing. The firm acts for clients in the investment, development, manufacturing, hotel and REIT sectors, while also regularly advising on healthcare and residential property matters.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a great breadth of knowledge concerning local laws and government processes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJohn A Gupton III
    Senior StatespeopleJohn A Gupton III

    John A Gupton III

    John Gupton has over three decades of experience advising on real estate mandates. He is particularly active on property acquisitions in the healthcare sector, while also being well versed in developments and leasing.
  • Senior StatespeopleKenneth P (Pete) Ezell Jr
    Senior StatespeopleKenneth P (Pete) Ezell Jr

    Kenneth P (Pete) Ezell Jr

    Pete Ezell is a consummate professional with experience in advising clients on property development as well as acquisition and leasing matters. He is well placed to provide skillful handling of real estate financing transactions.
  • Band 2N. Courtney Hollins
    Band 2N. Courtney Hollins

    N. Courtney Hollins

    Courtney Hollins has a well-rounded understanding of the real estate market in Tennessee, working for buyers and sellers on a range of sales and developments. She also has experience in handling leasing agreements and real estate financing matters.

Ranked Individuals at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (3)

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