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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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REITs - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper serves as formation, securities and tax counsel for numerous prominent players in the field of both non-traded and exchange-listed REITs. Clients benefit from the transactional insight of its renowned national real estate practice. The firm's client base includes institutional investors, operators and owners of real estate and private equity funds. It exhibits a particularly strong presence in work pertaining to Regulation A and SEC-qualified REIT offerings.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper are advising Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust across an ongoing public offering, an ongoing private offering and related company reporting matters.

Strengths

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  • DLA have strong expertise in REITs. They are always timely in responses to issues and questions, and always have people with the right expertise for calls.

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  • They provide phenomenal service and knowledge levels.

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  • The DLA Piper REITs department stands out for its combination of technical excellence and client-focused approach. They bring a collaborative style that makes complex transactions easier to navigate.

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  • They are industry specialists in the REITs space with deep tax technical expertise, including cross-border tax knowledge, offering practical and business-minded advice.

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  • DLA Piper have an exceptional REITs team from deal structure to tax, compliance and securities. They handle very complex transactions and are creative and proactive in finding solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert H Bergdolt
    Robert H Bergdolt

    Robert H Bergdolt

    Robert Bergdolt is recognized for his comprehensive expertise in matters involving publicly registered non-exchange-traded REITs.

    • Robert is fantastic, I can't say enough good things about his team.

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  • Shiukay Hung
    Shiukay Hung

    Shiukay Hung

    Shiukay Hung advises on a range of complicated tax aspects regarding REIT transactions and joint venture vehicles.

    • He is very dedicated and creative – a key player in the space.

      REITs respondentUSA

    • Shiukay stands out from his peers through his deep knowledge of REIT taxation, strong business acumen, creativity with tax planning and high level of responsiveness.

      REITs respondentUSA

    • Shiukay is a technical expert in the REIT space 0 practical and business-minded, very responsive and extremely pleasant to deal with.

      REITs respondentUSA

    • Shiukay combines deep technical expertise with phenomenal commercial awareness, ensuring that tax strategies are not only compliant but also aligned with broader business objectives.

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    • His ability to navigate complex cross-border structures and anticipate commercial implications makes him an invaluable partner for high-value transactions.

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  • Darryl Steinhause
    Darryl Steinhause

    Darryl Steinhause

    Darryl Steinhause is highlighted for his strength in structuring securities offerings, as well as advising on refinancings.

    • Darryl is very smart and does a great job.

      REITs respondentUSA

    • He is an excellent REITs lawyer; I really enjoy the way he practices.

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    • He is an expert in non-traded REITs and DSTs.

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