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Real Estate - Illinois

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.

Work Highlights

  • Mayer Brown LLP represented ElmTree Funds, in a joint venture vehicle with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, in the financing of a portfolio of 25 single-tenant industrial warehouse/distribution properties.

Strengths

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The team has a strong knowledge base, an excellent network and incredibly strong negotiation skills.

Real Estate respondent
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The Mayer Brown team has a business-focused mindset.

Real Estate respondent
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The team has a rapid and comprehensive understanding of their clients' perspective and goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul E Meyer
2
Paul E Meyer
2
Band 2
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.

He understands his clients' needs.

Paul Meyer is a highly trusted and excellent lawyer with proven expertise.

He finds a way to get the agreement done. He is very commercial and practical.

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Heather Adkerson
3
Heather Adkerson
3
Band 3
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 is smart, client-focused and a great negotiator.

She is a consummate professional with a deep understanding of complex legal and transactional issues.

She is highly sophisticated and able to break down complex matters for clients.

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Jonathan S Baker
U
Jonathan S Baker
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Up and Coming

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

He is strategic and practical.

Jonathan is a highly trusted, excellent counsel and adviser.

He is extremely efficient, commercially aware and able to get things done.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP

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Real Estate
Paul E Meyer
2
Paul E Meyer
2
Band 2
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Heather Adkerson
3
Heather Adkerson
3
Band 3
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Jonathan S Baker
U
Jonathan S Baker
U
Up and Coming
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