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Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hunton offers clients comprehensive legal services across the vast corporate spectrum. With a strong focus on understanding each client’s strategic business objectives, the firm advises virtually every form of corporate entity, from startups and privately held companies to publicly traded, multinational corporations; REITs; private equity entities; and financial institutions. The firm’s representation includes issuers, underwriters, and investors in capital markets transactions; financial advisors, special committees, and investors in complex M&A transactions; clients facing regulatory and corporate governance matters; and clients on commercial and technology transactions. In conjunction, the tax team provides efficient solutions and proactive approaches in all transactions. Clients come from the myriad industries of today’s global economy, including financial services, energy and energy transformation, mining, real estate, retail and consumer products, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare.
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Hunton Andrews Kurth demonstrates particular strength in the field of securities, tackling IPOs and other debt and equity offerings for underwriters and issuers alike. The firm is highly knowledgeable on the tax issues impacting a variety of public and privately owned entities, from mortgage REITs to hotel vehicles. It demonstrates a particular affinity for REIT formation within the hospitality sector.
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Hunton Andrews Kurth advised Kennedy Lewis Investment Management on the spinoff of a newly created REIT, Millrose Properties, across tax and corporate restructuring, SEC considerations and real estate finance matters.
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Excellent. Always able to look around corners and help me and my clients consider things that might not have been on our radar previously.
Hunton Andrew Kurth's fund formation and tax teams combine deep technical expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach. They are particularly strong in structuring complex investment vehicles.
Very responsive and efficient. Great expertise and respect in industry.
They have very strong competency across REITs.
Hunton Andrews Kurth is very solutions-focused.
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She is an ubelievable REIT tax lawyer, distills tax concepts into plain English so that people understand and can put herself into the shoes of the company.
Kendal is an excellent practitioner.
Kendal is a well-known tax lawyer in the REIT space.
She is very clear about tax rules, how to manage them and how to plot a path forward.
She consistently provided high-quality and efficient work for us – very responsive.
Rob is a very good REITs lawyer.
Rob's constant dialogue and relationship-based approach are what set him apart.
Rob understands our business deeply and is responsive, proactive and reliable. He provides guidance that demonstrates strong commercial awareness and strategic vision.
Rob is excellent in all aspects, from project planning to execution and managing relationships.
Kate Saltz is held in high regard for her ability to provide counsel on debt offerings and at-the-market shelf offerings.
Kate is fabulous. She leads deals and acts as underwriters counsel. She is very capable and smart, solves problems practically and deals well with conflict.
REITs
REITs
REITs: Tax
REITs: Tax
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Robert K. Smith
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