Real Estate | USA

Richards, Layton & Finger has a market-leading practice for complex financing, leasing and development projects, acting for a broad client base including lenders, buyers, sellers, tenants and conservation organizations. The team is recognized for its strength in representing public sector and governmental clients and also assists secured creditors and developers in restructurings and workouts for troubled real estate portfolios.

Young Conaway is recognized for its strengths in the transactional aspects of real estate law, especially the financing, refinancing and acquisition of property. The group is particularly experienced in matters pertaining to brownfield development projects and enjoys a fine reputation for its work on behalf of regional developers and financial institutions. The team is also recommended for its advice on zoning and land use matters.

Morris James has a respected group with an excellent presence in Delaware, with offices in all three counties and a broad client base that includes real estate owners and developers. It is well equipped to handle complex acquisitions, sales and leasing for a range of property types and also maintains a fine reputation for refinancing work on behalf of landowners.

Saul Ewing houses a prominent and highly regarded practice comprising experienced practitioners who are well versed in complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development, as well as joint ventures and financings. It excels in zoning and land use matters, and represents both developers and condemning authorities in siting, right-of-way acquisition by federal and municipal entities, and trials at both possession and compensation stages. The firm is particularly noted for its development work in the education and energy sectors.