Ranking tables
Real Estate | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- David Dlugie Katten17 Years Ranked
- Douglas J Lubelchek Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP17 Years Ranked
- Gregory Spitzer Paul Hastings LLP15 Years Ranked
- Michael J Baum Greenberg Traurig, LLP5 Years Ranked
- Paul E Meyer Mayer Brown LLP16 Years Ranked
- Rachel S Brown Kirkland & Ellis13 Years Ranked
- Robert Buday Latham & Watkins LLP15 Years Ranked
- Steven R Davidson Dentons13 Years Ranked
- Michael S KurtzonDykema Gossett PLLC
- Ted YiQuarles & Brady LLP
Band 3
- Alison M Mitchell DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Brian Kozminski Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC13 Years Ranked
- Corey E Light Greenberg Traurig, LLP16 Years Ranked
- Daniel J Perlman Kirkland & Ellis19 Years Ranked
- Edward S. Goldman DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Eric Greenfield Polsinelli PC7 Years Ranked
- Heather Adkerson Mayer Brown LLP6 Years Ranked
- Joshua Hanna Kirkland & Ellis9 Years Ranked
- Marc Benjamin Eversheds Sutherland3 Years Ranked
- Mark C Simon Katten21 Years Ranked
- Michael McKeever White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael T Fishman Greenberg Traurig, LLP19 Years Ranked
- Milos Markovic Greenberg Traurig, LLP10 Years Ranked
- Nancy M Olson Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
- Rachel Bates Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Robert L Fernandez Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
- Suzanne Bessette-Smith Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP21 Years Ranked
- Robert MesserlyQuarles & Brady LLP
Band 4
- Adam T. Berkoff DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
- Alexandra Cole Perkins Coie LLP19 Years Ranked
- Alvin Kruse Seyfarth Shaw LLP13 Years Ranked
- Andrew T White Winston & Strawn LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ari Krigel Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Avram Feldman Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brian L Sedlak Jones Day6 Years Ranked
- Charles E Schrank Sidley Austin LLP20 Years Ranked
- David E. Woods Jones Day2 Years Ranked
- David Rosenberg Kirkland & Ellis3 Years Ranked
- Douglas M Ellis Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP6 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Radichel Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP3 Years Ranked
- James T Mayer Nixon Peabody LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jason M. Vismantas Katten3 Years Ranked
- John Chamberlin Polsinelli PC2 Years Ranked
- Leah A Schleicher Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP2 Years Ranked
- Linda White Dentons17 Years Ranked
- Matthew Kim-Miller Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP3 Years Ranked
- Meredith Katz Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael D. Rechtin Jr DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
- Michelle McAtee Jenner & Block LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ruth A. Schoenmeyer Eversheds Sutherland2 Years Ranked
- Samuel Stempel Locke Lord LLP4 Years Ranked
- Todd M Stennes Dentons3 Years Ranked
- Trisha Mowbray Jones Day3 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedBarack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg is a leading firm with enviable experience across the spectrum of real estate transactional issues, such as commercial leasing, construction and REITs. The firm acts for a broad array of clients such as investment trusts, real estate developers and institutional lenders. The team has experience spans domestic and international matters.1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Real Estate2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDLA Piper has an experienced group of practitioners, active across the full spectrum of real estate matters and possessing a strong presence in zoning and land use. The team frequently advises on high-value development work and also assists with leasing, public financing and construction disputes. The firm is well equipped to handle the full suite of substantial transactions and complex land use matters for domestic and international clients.1 KattenReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedKatten has a prominent department representing owners, developers, lenders and investors on complex transactional matters, such as joint venture and loan negotiations. The team is skilled at handling high-profile real estate developments, both regionally and nationally, and also offers notable expertise in construction finance.1 Kirkland & EllisReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis offers deep expertise in an extensive array of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. The firm is notable for its impressive experience representing clients in financing transactions, such as REIT formations and complex debt restructuring. The team's experience covers office, retail, multifamily and community living assets. The team is particularly proficient in real estate matters arising out of bankruptcies.1 Latham & Watkins LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedLatham & Watkins is a leading real estate practice with vast expertise advising investors, lenders and operators on acquisitions, finance and restructuring matters. The team is accomplished at handling matters involving industrial, retail and hospitality property. The firm's attorneys have noteworthy experience undertaking complex joint venture, portfolio and financing transactions. Its expertise covers REIT formation.
Band 2
2 DentonsReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedDentons is an outstanding real estate practice that covers a broad range of areas, with particular strength in complex financings and tax-advantaged investments. It acts for an array of commercial clients, including institutional investors, lenders and developers. The firm is able to draw on a deep bench of diverse expertise to handle substantial real estate transactions at the national and international level.2 Greenberg Traurig, LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is an excellent real estate practice that acts for the full spectrum of parties to property transactions, such as REITs, lenders and private equity investment funds. The firm is experienced in dealing with the acquisition, development and management of all property types, including residential, office and retail properties. It is further highlighted for its handling of sophisticated joint venture and loan transactions.2 Jones DayReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedJones Day has a strong real estate team drawing on its international presence to offer clients expertise in a variety of transactional matters including deals involving private equity, joint ventures and leases. It is adept at handling multifamily housing matters for a range of domestic and multinational clients. The firm is further able to handle complex real estate issues arising from infrastructure projects.2 Mayer Brown LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedMayer Brown is a quality practice noted for its ability to handle a wide range of domestic and cross-border real estate transactions, covering acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. The firm advises a broad spectrum of public and private companies, REITs, private equity firms and joint venture clients on high-value matters. Its expertise covers assets such as office building, student housing and industrial properties.2 Sidley Austin LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedSidley Austin is an impressively diverse real estate practice, handling complex financing transactions, including commercial mortgage-backed securities deals, construction loans and portfolio financing. It primarily advises lenders but has stellar experience acting for a range of other clients on loan workouts, restructurings and foreclosures.
Band 3
3 Levenfeld Pearlstein LLCReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedLevenfeld Pearlstein possesses a fine reputation in the real estate market for its expertise in transactional work, advising owners, lenders and borrowers on acquisitions and dispositions, construction and leasing matters. It has notable experience handling deals involving condominiums and manufactured housing communities.3 Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedNeal, Gerber & Eisenberg is proficient across the full range of real estate transactions, with experience advising its impressive roster of commercial clients on acquisitions, dispositions and financings. The firm is accomplished at handling complex joint ventures, leases and matters involving REITs. Its expertise covers shopping centers, hotels and media facilities.3 Polsinelli PCReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedPolsinelli has a strong midmarket presence with noted capability in handling sophisticated transactions. Its client base includes developers, owners, investors and financial institutions. The team is active in acquisitions, dispositions and financings pertaining to a wide range of real estate assets, including office buildings, residential properties and senior living facilities.3 Seyfarth Shaw LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw is a highly regarded and wide-ranging commercial real estate practice. It advises on an array of development projects, as well as issues concerning REITs, joint ventures and pension funds. The firm represents a combination of Chicago-based, national and international clients. It offers additional prowess in lease negotiations.3 White & Case LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedWhite & Case is a respected group with notable work in the real estate investment space, where it advises funds and asset managers. The firm also regularly works with developers and corporate clients on real estate mandates including development financing, complex sales and acquisitions, and leasing.
Band 4
4 Eversheds SutherlandReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland boasts a highly regarded commercial real estate team. It is able to act for clients across the market including corporates, investors and developers. The team is experienced advising on the full spectrum of transactions from acquisitions to developments to dispositions. It leverages a strong network of national and global offices to assist on multijurisdictional deals.4 Jenner & Block LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedJenner & Block acts for parties such as lenders, developers and owners, on all aspects of sophisticated real estate deals. It has notable expertise in structuring financing vehicles and handling complex acquisitions, dispositions and leases. The team advises clients from an array of industries, including retail, hospitality and defense, among others.4 Paul Hastings LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedPaul Hastings is a trusted team assisting private equity and joint venture clients with transactional real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings. It possesses a burgeoning practice handling data center transaction work and hospitality-related matters. The team has expertise in low-income housing matters.4 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedSmith, Gambrell & Russell is a broad practice that handles transactional real estate issues such as acquisitions and dispositions, in relation to residential, retail, mixed-use and office properties, among other types. The firm provides additional strength in commercial leasing and matters relating to complex urban development projects. It utilizes its expertise in land use and real estate transactions to represent an array of owners.4 Winston & Strawn LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedWinston & Strawn boasts an established real estate practice which is frequently engaged by real estate private equity funds. The team routinely handles all aspects of real estate M&A, as well as joint venture arrangements and lease negotiations.