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Baker McKenzie

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Baker McKenzie

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REITs - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is well versed in advising clients on a plethora of complex REIT matters for both private and public REITs. The law firm is routinely called upon to advise on M&A, joint ventures and other structural matters. Baker McKenzie draws strength from its global presence to advise on transactions with cross-border elements. It has additional experience advising boards of directors on offerings of equity and debt securities, alongside notable expertise with Delaware statutory trusts. The law firm draws from a deep tax team to provide expertise in a range of REIT and partnership structures.

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Strengths

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  • Baker are plugged into the industry, understanding pressure points and able to navigate what needs to happen from a commercial perspective. They are always very responsive.

    REITs respondentUSA

  • Baker McKenzie are very well versed, subject-matter experts and very experienced with complex structures and setting up big funds.

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  • The team at Baker McKenzie are experts at what they do, and very commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Cullen
    Daniel Cullen

    Daniel Cullen

    Daniel Cullen is routinely called upon to advise both private and publicly traded REITs on complex issues, such as UPREIT structures, DST offerings and internalization.

    • Daniel is brilliant in terms of client service and responsiveness –up there with the best on the most complex matters.

      REITs respondentUSA

    • Daniel has a great view of REIT tax matters; he's been doing it for years so has a real depth of knowledge.

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  • Peter Matejcak
    Peter Matejcak

    Peter Matejcak

    Peter Matejcak is well versed in advising on the tax structures of significant REIT transactions, including M&A and public offerings.

    • Peter explains complex things in a simple manner.

      REITs respondentUSA

    • Peter is very technically proficient, understands tax regulations very well, has a great knowledge of technical requirements and makes sure we keep in line with regulations and stay practical at the same time.

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  • Brian Zurawski
    Brian Zurawski

    Brian Zurawski

    Brian Zurawski is an up-and-coming practitioner, and is highly regarded for his tax work, often relating to Delaware statutory trusts and private offerings in the REIT space.

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