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Katten

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Katten

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Real Estate is a core practice at Katten, whose more than 120 attorneys across the firm’s 14 offices worldwide have significant experience orchestrating complex transactions on behalf of lenders, developers, operators, owners and investors of all classes. With our diversity and depth in both the equity and debt finance areas, we are looked to by our clients to bring real-time market data to each side of the equation as to what the current trends are in the real estate industry and what is considered “market” in sophisticated real estate transactions and negotiations.

Katten’s Washington, DC Real Estate practice is comprised of real estate and public finance attorneys, and regularly handles highly complex transactions for local and national clients, including acquisitions, dispositions, public and private financings, affordable housing, workouts, and equity and debt arrangements across the full spectrum of asset types, such as portfolio, resort and hotel, office, mixed-use, multifamily, and industrial assets. In addition, many of our attorneys have particular experience in the negotiation, structuring and documentation of private equity investments and joint ventures. We offer to our client base and our transactions the depth of a national real estate practice and the ability to draw on the skills of our partners within and outside of our Washington, DC office in the areas of tax, bankruptcy, environmental, litigation and other areas that enhance our client representation.

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Real Estate - District of Columbia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Katten houses an experienced real estate team with expertise spanning a wide range of transactional matters. The group frequently advises on financings, acquisitions and dispositions, and leasing.

Work Highlights

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  • Katten advised Gotham Development Company on the USD460 million refinancing of a construction loan into a permanent facility for a major Manhattan apartment development. The financing related to a USD600 million, 1,200‑unit residential project.

Strengths

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  • I like Katten’s team for their deep knowledge of real estate finance, their close familiarity with the relevant agencies and their broad network in the real estate finance community. The attorneys are strong problem solvers and effective deal closers.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kenneth G Lore
    Band 3Kenneth G Lore

    Kenneth G Lore

    Kenneth Lore is head of the firm's East Coast real estate practice. He is particularly noted for his affordable housing practice and his work on complex transactions with governmental involvement.

    • Kenneth is a highly sophisticated and effective attorney.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingVinny Baumann
    Up and ComingVinny Baumann

    Vinny Baumann

    Vinny Baumann is well known for his real estate finance expertise. He has particular experience working on affordable housing-related matters.

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