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Morrison Foerster

Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance

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Morrison Foerster

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Morrison & Foerster has one of the leading real estate practices in the United States and Asia. Our clients tell us that they appreciate our consistently thoughtful and thorough work and our responsiveness. We provide innovative and practical legal advice to a broad range of real estate industry participants, in all types of real estate transactions.

We are one of a select group of firms with recognized expertise across a broad spectrum of real estate activities that includes development deals, acquisitions and dispositions, leases, market standard and complex financings, and restructurings. Our clients include lenders (commercial banks, investment banks, specialty finance companies, and mortgage REITs), developers, equity investors (funds and fund advisors), and REITs. We represent clients in all of the major real estate product areas, including office, commercial, industrial, multi-family, hospitality, and specialized uses, such as energy.

Our expertise encompasses: finance, restructuring, remedies, asset acquisitions and dispositions, and joint ventures; REITs, hotels and hospitality, development, land use, and construction; and leasing and asset management.

Industries (6)

  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Travel & Leisure

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Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster provides comprehensive support to lenders and borrowers on a broad spectrum of real estate mandates. The firm enjoys a strong reputation for a wide variety of finance matters, with noted specialties in EB-5 financing, construction lending and mezzanine debt investments. The team is highly adept at handling transactional matters within the real estate field, including joint venture formation as well as the acquisition and disposition of assets.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised JPMorgan Chase in a $415 million syndicated mortgage loan to a joint venture secured by 3 Times Square.

Strengths

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  • Morrison Foerster is a valued partner that provides excellent service in all facets of our business.

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  • Morrison Foerster has a highly experienced staff that comes up with creative ways to address complexity.

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  • Morrison Foerster excel at problem-solving for complex transactional issues and structuring sophisticated finance matters, and they have a broad knowledge of the market standards and trends.

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  • Morrison Foerster have capabilities across the country and are well versed in federal and state laws across many jurisdictions.

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  • Morrison Foerster is very creative and solution-oriented and helps us get deals done, while advocating for and protecting our interests.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark S Edelstein
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    Mark S Edelstein

    Mark Edelstein represents institutional investors, including major multinational banks and private equity funds, in significant financing and investment concerns.

    • Mark is extensively knowledgeable in all CRE matter issues and is constantly on the cutting edge of knowledge in the sector.

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    • Mark is always available and has the utmost knowledge of the industry.

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  • Keith Print
    Keith Print

    Keith Print

    Keith Print has a highly regarded real estate practice focused on providing well-known clients with advice on financing issues, including mortgages for industrial properties and construction loans.

    • Keith can calmly and practically quarterback even the toughest transactions.

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    • Keith is an expert with complex cases and clients.

      Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

    • Keith is attentive, responsive and has strong ability to handle sophisticated matters.

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