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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.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Jones Lang LaSalle Exchange on its $120 million private offering of Delaware statutory trust interests related to a portfolio of two separate Delaware statutory trusts holding multifamily and industrial properties.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie is built of highly knowledgeable legal experts, particularly relating to tax advice. The law firm has a deep bench of reputable attorneys who address unique and nuanced legal issues.

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Baker McKenzie have adept and sophisticated people handling matters. The team will go above and beyond for their clients and are on the cutting edge of many fields.

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Baker McKenzie have a good team from top to bottom, with strong capabilities in their specialties. The firm has strong subject matter knowledge, particularly in complex tax law and funds structuring.

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Baker McKenzie have a highly experienced team on the leading edge of the market. The team is flexible and has talented associates who are solid, hard-working and responsive.

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The team at Baker McKenzie is very detail-oriented and knowledgeable as to the legal and market aspects of work. The law firm provides thorough and comprehensive advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Cullen
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Daniel Cullen
2
Band 2
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 a leading tax expert who is highly respected. He provides significant value.

Daniel is a national expert on Delaware statutory trusts, tax and the intersection between tax and real estate.

Daniel is a specialist in Delaware statutory trusts.

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Peter Matejcak
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Peter Matejcak
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Band 3
Peter Matejcak is well versed in advising on the tax structures of significant REIT transactions, including M&A and public offerings.

Peter is a strong contributor to Baker McKenzie's tax team.

Peter is very knowledgeable.

Peter is a super-knowledgeable guy.

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Brian Zurawski
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Brian Zurawski
U
Up and Coming

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

Brian is sharp and enjoyable to work with.

Brian is very good with corporate and joint venture work. He is reliable and a subject matter expert who always works hard.

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Daniel Cullen
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Daniel Cullen
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Band 2
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Peter Matejcak
3
Peter Matejcak
3
Band 3
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Brian Zurawski
U
Brian Zurawski
U
Up and Coming
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