Latham & Watkins LLP, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

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Real Estate - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is a leading real estate practice with vast expertise advising investors, lenders and operators on acquisitions, finance and restructuring matters. The team is accomplished at handling matters involving industrial, retail and hospitality property. The firm's attorneys have noteworthy experience undertaking complex joint venture, portfolio and financing transactions. Its expertise covers REIT formation.

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Work Highlights

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Latham & Watkins LLP represented HRM Owner in the development of a mixed-use project in Miami, including negotiating the long-term ground lease agreement.

Strengths

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"Latham & Watkins is super dedicated and has an incredible knowledge base."

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"Latham are top-notch counsel on the most complex transactions. They are smart, effective and responsive."

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"The Latham team is very strong."

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"Latham & Watkins is super dedicated and has an incredible knowledge base."

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"Latham are top-notch counsel on the most complex transactions. They are smart, effective and responsive."

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"The Latham team is very strong."

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Notable Practitioners

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Gary Axelrod

Band 1

Gary Axelrod advises developers and asset managers on a full range of transactions, including work relating to hotels. He boasts additional notable expertise in real estate joint ventures and data center-related transactions.

"Gary is a terrific lawyer and has a great business sense."

"Gary is a master of his skills and he is so experienced."

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Robert Buday

Band 2

Robert Buday is well regarded for his experience advising on the formation of joint ventures as well as the sale, acquisition and financing of developments. He also handles debt and note issuances.

"Robert is brilliant - he has a high level of business acumen and laser-like focus."

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Rachel Bates

Band 3

Rachel Bates represents hospitality sector clients, REITs and other real estate investors in a range of matters including financings, sales and acquisitions.

"Rachel has a tireless work ethic and the confidence to bring complicated deals across the finish line."

"Rachel is an outstanding attorney and great at client service."

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