Hill Ward Henderson, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Hill Ward Henderson

Our Real Estate Group is widely regarded as one of the elite practices in Florida for its depth of personnel, experience and knowledge in all aspects of commercial real estate. Our clients include commercial and residential developers, major lending institutions, banks, merchant builders, contractors, brokers and investors, automobile dealerships, retailers, schools and universities, and other significant property owners – both on a state and national level.

Our clients consult us on a vast range of complex issues and transactions in a number of areas, including:

Real estate acquisition and development
Real estate finance
Bankruptcy & creditors' rights (including loan workouts, restructurings and foreclosures)
Commercial leasing
Real estate construction and design
Entity formation and tax structuring
Real property disputes including property tax appeals

Our Land Use Group is one of the largest and most experienced of its kind in the state of Florida. Our attorneys utilize their in-depth knowledge of Florida's complex regulatory environment to assist developers and owners of real estate, as well as governmental bodies, in a wide variety of land use matters. Including:

DRI (Developments of Regional Impact) formation
Approval and management of CDDs (Community Development Districts)
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Negotiation of Development Agreements
Concurrency Review
Rezoning and Variance Requests
Impact Fees
Government Contracting
Historic Preservation
Environmental Permitting

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Florida: North & Central

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hill Ward Henderson provides high-quality representation of real estate investors, owners and developers. It is especially proficient at real estate acquisition, disposition, leasing and lending. Also offers a highly respected land use and zoning practice, regularly guiding clients through the state's regulatory landscape in order to obtain all necessary permits and approvals.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Hill Ward Henderson

Hill Ward Henderson represented Ally Urban Centre in due diligence and closing a $75 million acquisition loan.

Strengths

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"They excel in completing transactions and tasks with a very high degree of professionalism and they understand my business goals."

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"They have been very consistent in providing very excellent prompt council. They don't get bogged down with complexity and are able to distill what we need to give us answers."

Real Estate respondent
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"They excel in completing transactions and tasks with a very high degree of professionalism and they understand my business goals."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"They have been very consistent in providing very excellent prompt council. They don't get bogged down with complexity and are able to distill what we need to give us answers."

Real Estate respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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S Katherine Frazier

Band 2

Katherine Frazier handles all aspects of real estate projects, including acquisitions and financings for healthcare and developer clients.

"Katherine is a well-rounded subject matter expert."

"Katherine has a sophisticated practice."

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Thomas N Henderson III

Band 2

Thomas Henderson handles a range of real estate transactions for clients active in sectors such as clinical research and senior and affordable housing.

"Tom performs fantastic work, pays fastidious attention to detail and is well respected in the industry."

"Tom is an elite lawyer who is regarded as one of the best real estate attorneys in Tampa Bay."

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Ed Armstrong

Band 3

Ed Armstrong advises on land use and zoning permits and amendments, including those relating to industrial, healthcare and residential developments.

"Ed has a long history of providing outstanding counsel."

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Kamala E Corbett

Band 3

Kamala Corbett represents developers and construction companies through a range of land use matters, including contested rezonings, obtaining site plan approvals and wider permitting work.

"Kamala is a great problem solver and negotiates well with governmental entities."

"Kami understands the issues well and provides sophisticated representation to her clients."

"Kamala is a known expert in her field of land use."

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R James Robbins Jr

Band 3

James Robbins acts on land and property transactions, including those in relation to large-scale development projects.

"Jim Robbins consistently exceeds expectations in every way and delivers the highest level of legal advice. He treats his client's issues as his own."

"He is excellent commercial counsel."

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