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Balch & Bingham's Real Estate practice advises developers, investors, owners, and lenders on the full range of transactions and development matters, from acquisitions and dispositions to leasing, land use, financing, and title issues, supporting projects from initial structuring through completion and ongoing operations.

The practice is regularly engaged on complex, high-value matters involving sophisticated development projects, layered financing structures, and public-private partnerships. Attorneys have particular depth in transactions involving tax credit programs and public finance, where technical precision is essential to execution. Clients include institutional investors, developers, financial institutions, and public and quasi-public entities.

A notable strength is the practice's ability to integrate real estate capabilities with industry-specific experience, particularly in the energy sector, where projects carry unique regulatory and operational considerations. That breadth allows attorneys to anticipate challenges early and deliver practical, business-oriented counsel throughout the life of a transaction.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Alabama

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Balch & Bingham has a notable real estate practice in Alabama which has attained particular recognition for its activity in the energy sector, advising on the acquisition, financing and leasing of power plants. The firm represents a number of banking clients in the financing and acquisition of commercial and apartment complexes and demonstrates expertise in tax credits. Offers further expertise in zoning and land use. The group is also capable of handling easements on behalf of utility companies.

Work Highlights

  • Balch & Bingham LLP represented Montgomery County Community Cooperative District in connection to the 170-acre Whitewater Park development, including assisting on zoning issues and the issuance of $35 million of general obligation bonds for Montgomery County.

Strengths

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Balch & Bingham has deep understanding and technical expertise of all aspects of commercial real estate.

Real Estate respondent
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The team's knowledge and experience are very helpful in complex situations.

Real Estate respondent
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Their commercial awareness is second to none. They are always up-to-speed with the market and they have a lot of intuitive insight to what is going on.

Real Estate respondent
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The partners understand our business drivers, risk tolerance and pain points without needing to be reminded. This makes them a key part of our transaction team and success.

Real Estate respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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James M Edwards
2
James M Edwards
2
Band 2
James Edwards is widely regarded as an expert in negotiating leasing agreements. He also handles the financing, acquisition and development of mixed-use properties.

James understands the entity structures, business drivers, tax ramifications and family dynamics of different businesses. That institutional knowledge is invaluable.

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John Pickering
2
John Pickering
2
Band 2

John Pickering is well-versed and respected in real estate financing issues and redevelopments. His clients include lenders and developers.

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Lee Johnsey Jr.
3
Lee Johnsey Jr.
3
Band 3
Lee Johnsey acts for developers and investors on matters ranging from redevelopment projects to various property and infrastructure investments, including in tax credit projects.

Lee is very knowledgeable and brings very good advice to the table.

Lee's market and technical knowledge are critical to our success.

Kee is a master at boiling things down to the crux of the issue and finding a common middle ground.

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Balch & Bingham LLP

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Real Estate
James M Edwards
2
James M Edwards
2
Band 2
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John Pickering
2
John Pickering
2
Band 2
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Lee Johnsey Jr.
3
Lee Johnsey Jr.
3
Band 3
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