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King & Spalding LLP

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King & Spalding LLP

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REITs - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding displays skill in advising public and private REITs, US and foreign investors, and fund sponsors on transactions, with a particular affinity for the structuring of open- and closed-end funds as private REITs. The law firm benefits from strong ancillary knowledge of tax, restructuring, real estate and private equity. King & Spalding's work typically includes a variety of transactions, from fund formation and public offerings to mergers and acquisitions and the purchase of both individual assets and property portfolios.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Ventas, Inc. in connection with the formation and ongoing fundraising of its open-end life science and healthcare real estate fund, with approximately $2.7 billion in assets under management.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding has strong strategic thinking and attention to detail.

    REITs respondentUSA

  • The firm has expertise in virtually every area of law pertaining to a public REIT, no matter the complexity. They have a thorough understanding of our industry and our company's positioning within it.

    REITs respondentUSA

  • King & Spalding are extremely efficient, getting to the bottom line incredibly quickly – fantastic negotiators.

    REITs respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kathryn M. Furman
    Kathryn M. Furman

    Kathryn M. Furman

    Kathryn Furman advises both public and private REITs on joint ventures, M&A and capital raisings. She is particularly adept at advising on fund formations.

    • Kathryn is a really impressive REITs attorney.

      REITs respondentUSA
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  • C Spencer Johnson III
    C Spencer Johnson III

    C Spencer Johnson III

    Spencer Johnson is able to handle a wide array of transactional matters, including capital raisings and acquisitions. His client base includes highly distinguished REITs.

    • Spencer is very knowledgeable on REITs.

      REITs respondentUSA
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