Real Estate | USA

Alston & Bird LLP counsels a client base that includes private and public companies, investors and developers on the full complement of real estate transactional matters. It regularly handles land use, environment, construction and tax issues relating to real estate ranging from industrial warehouses to residential properties. The firm is also recognized for its strength in the real estate capital markets space, handling the full range of debt and equity transactions.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a respected real estate team with extensive expertise in mezzanine financing, joint ventures and transactions. The team provides guidance to a diverse list of clients, which features master servicers, developers and REITs. It is also noted for its handling of the real estate aspects of major project developments in the energy sector and is capable of handling local, national and international mandates.

King & Spalding LLP serves a diverse client base with regard to the sale, purchase and development of properties. It is a highly regarded outfit for complex financings, including the raising of debt and equity capital. The firm also offers expertise in connection with private equity matters in the real estate space, with an impressive track record of handling the formation of real estate-focused funds.

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is an impressive firm that has attracted significant market praise for its work in the real estate space. The firm advises clients on a range of matters affecting healthcare, affordable housing and mixed-use developments, as well as warehouse assets. It noted expertise in sophisticated real estate lending matters, in addition to its broader transactional offering. Clients include landlords, investors, developers and lenders.

Jones Day has a respected real estate practice, with particular strength in financing transactions. The firm advises premier banks and other lenders, as well as developers and owners. The team offers noted capability in transactions involving distressed assets and is noted especially for its national and international reach.

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP operates nationally and internationally to handle the full spectrum of financial and development concerns, from acquisitions and dispositions to leasing and financing. Clients include major developers and banks. The firm draws upon support from the wider firm, with expertise in fields such as environmental law, taxation, timberland and real estate capital markets.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is able to handle all elements of real estate law, from transactional matters to leasing and management. It advises on issues affecting industrial and commercial properties, as well as counseling on real estate finance, land use and zoning law. The firm is also noted for its strength in ancillary areas such as environmental law, tax and bankruptcy.

BakerHostetler LLP has a comprehensive real estate offering, with particular strength handling transactions in the healthcare industry. The firm is also well versed in representing homebuilders. It offers strength in leasing and financing, in addition to handling major development projects.

Dentons US LLP is particularly noted for its representation of lenders and borrowers in sophisticated real estate financings. The group works alongside investors and developers, handling issues relating to planning, zoning and restructurings. It is able to draw upon its extensive office network and the wealth of global resources at its disposal to provide a comprehensive service. Its sector expertise includes both student housing and finance.

Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP supports clients involved with highly complex developments, with advice on acquisitions, entitlements, financing and other real estate transactions. The law firm also provides expert counsel on leasing matters and its expertise covers the retail and healthcare sectors, among others.

Schreeder, Wheeler & Flint LLP has established itself as a premier destination for clients seeking expertise and effective representation across a range of issues like commercial real estate, eminent domain, zoning and land use, real estate litigation and debt restructuring, among others.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP advises its client base of investment banks, institutional landlords and retailers on a raft of real estate matters. It frequently handles issues such as commercial loan transactions, large-scale developments and joint ventures. The firm also offers expertise in matters such as bond financing, land use and environmental permitting.

Sheley, Hall & Williams, PC is a highly recommended boutique real estate firm. It offers high quality counsel on a broad range of issues, such as developments, joint ventures and acquisitions. The firm is renowned for expertise in handling complex leasing matters and advises a wide spectrum of clients including investors, owners and private equity real estate funds.