Department profile
McCarter & English, LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


McCarter & English, LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - Massachusetts

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

McCarter & English's team offers support to a wide range of clients, including government agencies and banks. The group has further experience representing organisations in the life sciences and education sectors. Its expertise covers lease agreements, redevelopments and compliance advice.

Strengths

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  • They're very good at open, timely and clear communication.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • McCarter has a team of very good deal attorneys who can handle complex, high value real estate transactions.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • McCarter's attorneys demonstrate great attention to detail and are readily available to assist.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • McCarter is distinguished by its depth of partner knowledge, strong support from associates and access to outside resources.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The team has a very strong understanding of our institution and what our priorities are.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Cynthia Keliher
    Band 1Cynthia Keliher

    Cynthia Keliher

    Cynthia Keliher has a broad commercial real estate practice that includes advising on leases and financings. She represents clients such as universities, public agencies, and public and private developers.

    • Cynthia is a go-to person in Massachusetts to deal with highly complex real estate transactions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Walter Howell
    Band 4Walter Howell

    Walter Howell

    Walter Howell's practice focuses on commercial real estate matters including acquisitions, leasings and financings.

  • Up and ComingRachel Churchill
    Up and ComingRachel Churchill

    Rachel Churchill

    Rachel Churchill is noted for her experience assisting clients with a range of real estate matters including financing, acquisitions and dispositions.

    • Rachel has a strong sense of our priorities and how best to protect our interests.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Rachel is proficient in highly detailed and complex real estate deals.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Rachel is excellent. She's easy to communicate with, knows the subject matter and is able to resolve with other attorneys. She clearly identifies the issues at hand and proposes solutions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Rachel is an expert in the tax exempt space and excellent in all regards.

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