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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Real Estate

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 400 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.

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Real Estate - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has an excellent real estate practice that acts for the full spectrum of parties to property transactions, such as REITs, lenders and private equity investment funds. The firm is experienced in dealing with the acquisition, development and management of all property types, including residential, office and retail properties. It is further highlighted for its handling of sophisticated joint venture and loan transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig represented Creation Equity in the $43 million development of industrial project in Scottsdale, Arizona known as Thunderbird Commerce Center negotiating a long-term ground lease, construction loan, and joint venture agreement with the client’s equity partner.

Strengths

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  • One of Greenberg Traurig's best qualities is the strength and depth of their team.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Greenberg Traurig has always delivered exceptional service and responsiveness to critical matters while providing valuable legal insights.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Greenberg Traurig have the most knowledgeable industrial real estate counsel that I have ever encountered.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael J Baum
    Michael J Baum

    Michael J Baum

    Michael Baum has built an impressive practice that sees him advising on financings and joint venture structuring. He is also notable for his work on real estate-focused fund formation matters.

    • Michael is smart, practical and a deal maker.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Michael is a wonderful mix of intellect, work ethic and confidence.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Corey E Light
    Corey E Light

    Corey E Light

    Corey Light is highly regarded for representing clients in real estate sales and acquisitions, as well as regularly working on financings. He also represents major retail developers in large retail bankruptcies and in acquisitions and dispositions.
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  • Meredith Katz
    Meredith Katz

    Meredith Katz

    Meredith Katz is a commercial real estate practitioner with a broad-based transactional practice. She also serves as cochair of the Chicago-based real estate practice group.

    • Meredith Katz is responsive, an expert in the area and provides great advice.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Meredith has a great knowledge base.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Michael T Fishman
    Michael T Fishman

    Michael T Fishman

    Michael Fishman works with financial institutions and investors on real estate fund formation and financing transactions.

    • Michael is one of our most trusted advisors, especially on big-picture strategic questions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Milos Markovic
    Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic works on real estate transactions with a focus on industrial real estate. He advises on acquisitions, dispositions and developments as well as joint ventures. He also serves as cochair of the Chicago-based real estate practice group.
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  • Joseph R Rudas
    Joseph R Rudas

    Joseph R Rudas

    Joseph Rudas has a strong track record of representing public and private institutions, lenders and investment management firms in various transactions, including acquisitions and financings.

    • Joseph is an expert lawyer, notably in the medical real estate sector. He provides very helpful guidance and is not afraid of diving into the details.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Joseph Rudas always asks the right questions of us and our counterparties.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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