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Mayer Brown LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Mayer Brown LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Mayer Brown LLP is a high-quality practice noted for its ability to handle a wide range of domestic and cross-border real estate transactions, covering acquisitions, dispositions and financings. The firm advises a broad spectrum of public and private companies, REITs, private equity firms and joint venture clients on high-value matters. Its expertise covers assets such as office building, student housing and industrial properties.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown brings in a wealth of real experience backed by a rich track record which enables them to guide us through complex and intertwined contracts.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The team at Mayer Brown have exceptional knowledge of the real estate world outside of just legal representation.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Paul E Meyer
    Band 2Paul E Meyer

    Paul E Meyer

    Paul Meyer stands out for his work advising REITs and asset managers on real estate transactions throughout the USA. He also handles financing mandates, notably on the borrower's side.
    • Paul provides excellent service, is a trusted partner and understands the business side of things perfectly.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 3Heather Adkerson
    Band 3Heather Adkerson

    Heather Adkerson

    Heather Adkerson regularly works with institutional investors and asset managers on investments and joint ventures, as well as the sale and acquisition of real estate assets.
    • Heather possesses an understanding of client goals and provides commercial solutions and protects interests.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingJonathan S Baker
    Up and ComingJonathan S Baker

    Jonathan S Baker

    Jonathan Baker expertly represents private equity funds, investment trusts, developers and institutional investors in complex financings, acquisitions and restructurings.

    • Jonathan Baker possesses excellent knowledge of real estate transactions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Mayer Brown LLP (3)

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