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Michael J Austin

Michael J Austin

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Real Estate; Energy Transition & Infrastructure

Career

Mike Austin has more than 14 years of experience representing clients on complex real estate and infrastructure transactions, including joint ventures, retail and commercial leases, sale-leasebacks, management agreements and acquisitions and dispositions, across a variety of asset classes, including retail, hospitality, industrial, office and multifamily. He also has significant experience in representing real estate private equity clients in the United States and Europe in private fund formations and in co-investments. Additionally, as part of his infrastructure work, he has assisted clients involved in developing public-private partnerships with states and municipalities for the operation of major infrastructure assets in the U.S., such as tollways, utility systems and parking systems.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate - Illinois

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Michael Austin assists clients with a range of matters including real estate fund formation, acquisitions and financing.

Strengths

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  • Michael Austin is very business minded, practical and does a good job of packaging feedback.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Mike brings a zen-like calm to the most stressful and volatile situations.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA

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