Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Connecticut
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Provided by Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- Unique and diverse team handling complex transactions and all aspects of real property ownership and development, including acquisition, deal structuring, land use and permitting, construction contracting, leasing, public and private debt and equity financing, and workouts and restructuring.
- Practice includes extensive experience with retail, office, multi-family, industrial, warehouse, mixed-use, entertainment and other types of commercial property.
- Represents foreign and domestic clients including: private developers; institutional owners, banks, REITs, lessees and investors in real property; traditional mortgage lenders; commercial real estate investment funds and sovereign wealth funds; and government entities.
- Team includes nationally recognized land use and affordable housing specialists.
- Dozens of land use cases litigated in state and federal court.
Chambers Review
Shipman & Goodwin advises on a broad range of real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions and developments across the tri-state area. The firm's particular areas of expertise include land use, tax and distressed real estate and it represents a range of blue-chip clients including Fortune 500 companies, private developers, institutional lenders and major players in the hospitality industry. The team is also experienced with handling real estate litigation, including land use, environmental, eminent domain, title and boundary disputes.
Work Highlights
- Shipman & Goodwin advised LEGO Systems on the negotiation of new retail leases throughout the USA, and a new commercial lease agreement for its new US headquarters in Boston.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shipman & Goodwin has a strong bench of partners and associates who are the best in their field."
"I have had very positive experiences with all of the attorneys that I have dealt with at Shipman, ranging from partner to associate level."
"Shipman is our go-to for our more sophisticated deals here in Connecticut. They can handle our deals and have great experience in environmental-related matters."
"Shipman & Goodwin has a strong bench of partners and associates who are the best in their field."
"I have had very positive experiences with all of the attorneys that I have dealt with at Shipman, ranging from partner to associate level."
"Shipman is our go-to for our more sophisticated deals here in Connecticut. They can handle our deals and have great experience in environmental-related matters."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Hawkins is held in high regard for his longstanding expertise in the Connecticut real estate market. He is recognized for the expert counsel he provides on both contentious and transactional mandates.
William Rock is sought out by developers, lenders and public authorities for his strong counsel on a range of developments. He is a go-to attorney for PPP mandates.
Kent Nevins is held in high esteem for his real estate practice. He acts on the development, leasing and financing aspects of major commercial and mixed-use projects.
"He's extremely bright and helpful in multiple disciplines."
Joseph Williams is cochair of the Real Estate and Land Use department. He demonstrates extensive litigation and trial capabilities, representing clients in land use and zoning matters.
"Joe is the strongest land use attorney that I've worked with."
Donald Gustafson is skilled in handling an array of commercial transactions and real estate financings.
"Donald is a very experienced and business-oriented transactional attorney."
Gregory Muccilli's practice runs the full gamut of real estate law, representing clients in development, financing, leasing and land use matters.
"Greg Muccilli has a real dedication to client service. He is responsive and practical."
Lisa Zana represents clients in leasing negotiations, sale and purchase agreements and development financing.
"Lisa has been a critical strategic partner in commercial matters. She is always responsive, thorough, and laser-focused on the client's business needs."
"Lisa has a strong overall understanding of complex transactions."
Scott Gerard is held in particularly high esteem for his real estate practice, acting for financial institutions clients on a broad spectrum of commercial lending, loan restructuring and loan workout matters.
"Scott is a leader in the Connecticut market."
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