Real Estate

Broad real estate practice that handles a range of transactional mandates, such as acquisitions, financings and joint ventures. Adept at advising clients across a variety of sectors, including life sciences and biotechnology. Offers strength in negotiating complex corporate office and laboratory leases.

"I am always very pleased with the quality of work and their responsiveness," enthuses one client, adding that "they take a genuine interest in the client's objectives and business."

One source says: "Choate is incredible; they are responsive, intuitive and highly respected professionals."

Another comments: "The firm does a great job of providing a client-oriented service."

Represented Cabot, Cabot & Forbes in its $50 million acquisition of two properties at 67 Smith Place in the Alewife neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Adam Zaiger has a strong real estate practice that focuses on acquisitions and dispositions, development projects and leasing transactions.
"Adam is absolutely brilliant and a true pleasure to work with. He is responsive, engaged and accessible at nights and weekends." "Adam’s best traits are his ability to understand both parties' perspectives and make reasonable compromises to get deals done. His responsiveness and attention to detail are unmatched."

Chair of the firm's practice Paul Laudano has varied experience advising regional and national clients. He frequently works on the acquisition, leasing and permitting of commercial real estate.
"Paul is excellent. He is smart, prepared and doesn't over-lawyer but protects his clients." "Paul is always responsive and timely. He is dedicated and works late nights or early mornings where necessary to advance the deal."