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Thompson Hine LLP

Real Estate

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Thompson Hine LLP

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Provided by Thompson Hine LLP

Our nationally recognized Real Estate practice group is a core strength of the firm. We have developed a multidisciplinary team that advises companies on major projects, including new construction and project development, particularly as it relates to mixed-use, corporate headquarters and plant development projects. We also have a specialty practice in real estate tax finance, with use of public incentives, including low-income housing tax credits, new market tax credits, tax increment financing, and a myriad of other government incentive programs. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Project Management Consultants (PMC), we also offer in-house access to architects, engineers, project managers, and financial consultants to support client projects. We represent, on a national basis several of the largest developers in the country on a wide range of work including acquisitions, dispositions, planning, development, leasing, and financing; many large national financial institutions which are heavily invested in the real estate sector through loans or equity interests, including several major lenders in the low-income housing tax credit market; a host of Fortune 500 companies, as well as countless privately owned companies, on their corporate real estate and facilities work; and, numerous institutional investors and private equity funds in real estate investments.

Industries (5)

  • Real estate development
  • Ground lease and space lease agreements
  • Borrower and lender financing and capital markets transactions
  • Corporate real estate matters, including headquarter projects
  • Tax credits and other government incentives

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Ohio

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Thompson Hine has a market-leading practice with a large stable of experienced and talented attorneys. The firm is sought after for its expertise in strategic real estate counselling, dispute resolution and all matters relating to real estate development, financing and acquisitions. It maintains a fine reputation for its strength in public incentives work. It also possesses an excellent track record in advising on major retail developments. Its clients include developers, Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Thompson Hine continued to represent Ackermann in the successful formation and closing of their second real estate equity fund, a $200 million income and value-add fund.

Strengths

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  • The team at Thompson Hine is easy to communicate with and willing to explain themselves.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The team have excellent expertise in the real estate space, and they provide clarity to the client on requirements, risks, and deliverables.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The lawyers at Thompson Hine are very experienced and can handle any size transaction, regardless of complexity, with speed and professionalism.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Robyn M Smyers
    Band 1Robyn M Smyers

    Robyn M Smyers

    Robyn Smyers is an esteemed real estate practitioner with significant prowess in handling big-ticket acquisitions, dispositions, sales and leasing matters. She acts for a range of clients typically including developers, REITs and other entities possessing large property portfolios.
  • Band 1Thomas J Coyne
    Band 1Thomas J Coyne

    Thomas J Coyne

    Thomas Coyne offers notable strengths in foreign and multistate transactions and is often called upon to assist with large-scale development projects. He frequently represents REITs, private equity firms and corporate clients from an array of sectors, including manufacturing and aerospace.
  • Band 2James B Aronoff
    Band 2James B Aronoff

    James B Aronoff

    James Aronoff remains a go-to attorney for property financing matters of all kinds, including REITs and REOCs. He regularly assists clients with transactions relating to an array of properties, including retail, industrial and mixed-use developments.
    • James is an outstanding lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • James is really easy to contact and easy to work with.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4William Weir
    Band 4William Weir

    William Weir

    William Weir has a strong reputation in real estate finance work. He is sought out for representation by financial institutions, particularly as they relate to student and affordable housing projects.
    • William is an excellent attorney with extensive knowledge and experience.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

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