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REITs: Maryland Counsel - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Venable is an expert practice on Maryland corporate law matters with the ability to handle substantial IPOs, stock and debt offerings and M&A on behalf of market-leading traded and non-traded REITs and businesses. The firm is often called upon to advise on corporate governance concerns. It regularly provides input on developments and improvements in the state of Maryland's legislature as it pertains to REITs.

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Work Highlights

Venable acted as Maryland counsel to Lineage, Inc. in the IPO, which raised $5.1 billion in gross proceeds.

Strengths

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They are the best, most knowledgeable and most experienced firm, especially on Maryland REITs and corporate law.

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Venable are very good on commercial matters, with huge visibility in transactions in the market.

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Their knowledge of Maryland law combined with their commercial expertise is invaluable.

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Venable are on the front lines when it comes to Maryland law and the latest developments impacting corporations and trusts.

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Venable are simply the gold standard. The team, regardless of the individual, provides quick, entrepreneurial, sound advice.

REITs: Maryland Counsel respondent
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They are the best, most knowledgeable and most experienced firm, especially on Maryland REITs and corporate law.

REITs: Maryland Counsel respondent
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Venable are very good on commercial matters, with huge visibility in transactions in the market.

REITs: Maryland Counsel respondent
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Their knowledge of Maryland law combined with their commercial expertise is invaluable.

REITs: Maryland Counsel respondent
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Venable are on the front lines when it comes to Maryland law and the latest developments impacting corporations and trusts.

REITs: Maryland Counsel respondent
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Venable are simply the gold standard. The team, regardless of the individual, provides quick, entrepreneurial, sound advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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James J Hanks Jr

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Senior Statespeople

James Hanks is experienced across the spectrum of REIT matters, boasting a storied career of independent director representation.

James is a dean of the Maryland Bar.

He is a godfather of the practice area.

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Christopher W Pate

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Christopher Pate is best known for his work with special committees to REITs.

He is a leader in the space – lots of experience and a great resource.

Chris is a very experienced attorney with an acute awareness of developments among public, non-listed and private REITs.

Chris is a thoughtful adviser on Maryland matters.

He is a really fine lawyer – thoughtful and intelligent.

Chris is an excellent practitioner who gives sound, practical advice.

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Patricia McGowan

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Patricia McGowan regularly counsels clients on a variety of Maryland-specific REIT issues, including those arising in M&A and IPOs.

She is very commercial and easy to get along with.

Patricia is completely REIT-focused, which brings an additional level of expertise.

Patricia is an outstanding, very sharp lawyer who give excellent advice.

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Carmen Fonda

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Carmen Fonda's knowledge of corporate structuring in accordance with Maryland's laws is increasingly sought by REITs nationally.

She not only addresses the legal questions, but also helps anticipate and address legal challenges I haven't considered.

Carmen is on top of Maryland developments and timely with her work.

Carmen is highly regarded for Maryland REIT law. She has excellent business acumen and delivers great results.

She is very knowledgeable, with deep experience, and very responsive and easy to work with.

She is an outstanding lawyer with substantive expertise.

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Michael D Schiffer

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Michael Schiffer is esteemed for representing special committees in REIT IPOs and other transactions.

Michael is very commercial and tries to solve problems as he goes. He sees so much across different industries, so he understands different asset classes very well.

Michael is extremely responsive and knowledgeable.

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Brian Field

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Brian Field is called upon to advise clients on restructurings, acquisitions and mergers.

Brian is a pleasure to work with and provides practical, business-focused advice.

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Hirsh M Ament

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Hirsh Ament has a burgeoning practice that involves advising clients on complex acquisitions in the space.

He is one of the top experts on Maryland REITs law – an absolute expert in the space. He has a depth of experience which others don't, especially in privately offered vehicles.

They are extremely responsive and knowledgeable.

Hirsh has a great perspective on the market and is a leader in non-traded REITs – strongly recommended.

He is a super practical, great lawyer.

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James J Hanks Jr

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Christopher W Pate

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Patricia McGowan

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Carmen Fonda

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Michael D Schiffer

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Brian Field

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Hirsh M Ament

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