Ranking tables
Real Estate | USA
North Carolina
Rankings overview for Departments
- Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
- Manning Fulton & Skinner PA
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Band 1
1 Moore & Van Allen, PLLCReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedMoore & Van Allen has a highly esteemed presence within the market, handling a significant amount of retail and office developments, as well as offering strength in financing. The team acts for a broad client base on major local and regional projects. Its expertise includes advising foreign entities on transactions in the US real estate market.
1 Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.Real Estate2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson is a stellar firm, offering broad and multifaceted support on financing, zoning and transactional issues, including extensive experience in litigating zoning disputes and appealing permitting decisions. The team represents a broad spectrum of real estate developers and lenders throughout the project life-cycle. The firm's expertise also includes the restructuring of real estate loans, construction matters and government-supported project financing.
1 Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedSmith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan garners strong market support for its representation of developers in state, national and regional transactions. The team's specific areas of expertise include the acquisition and development of retail and residential projects as well as significant lease negotiations. The firm is also noted for its experience in zoning and land use matters.
1 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke LLP is a well-regarded real estate practice with a substantial state and regional presence. The team represents a variety of buyers, sellers and lenders, drawing on its notable construction, finance and environmental strength to provide a broad-based service. The firm has recognized expertise in matters pertaining to residential, office and retail properties, among other property classes.
On 1 January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.
Band 2
2 Ellis & Winters LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedEllis & Winters has a comprehensive offering in the commercial real estate space, with particular expertise in transactional and leasing matters. The team advises lenders on financing transactions such as construction loans and revolving credit facilities.
2 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is recognized for its strong transactional practice on behalf of clients throughout the real estate industry. The matters handled include acquisitions and dispositions, sale and leaseback transactions and equity investment. The team is noted for its advice on areas such as taxation and transactions involving distressed assets. It offers experience in matters pertaining to all property classes, including residential, industrial, retail and office.
2 Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedParker Poe Adams & Bernstein is regarded across the Southeast for its role in structuring, negotiating and closing real estate transactions. The team has particular experience pertaining to multi-family and affordable housing, healthcare and educational facility developments. The firm is increasingly recognized for its representation of lenders in financing transactions. The team is also noted for its expertise in infrastructure development agreements.
2 Womble Bond Dickinson US LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedWomble Bond Dickinson is a high-caliber practice group with a strong reputation for transactional work on behalf of a wide variety of business clients. Its areas of expertise include the purchase, sale and development of commercial, residential and timberland real estate. The firm is also noted for its strong real estate finance practice, with significant strengths in real estate loan syndications.
Band 3
Band 4
4 McGuireWoods LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedMcGuireWoods has a well-regarded real estate team in Charlotte that handles work including acquisitions, dispositions and lease negotiations. The firm represents clients such as financial institutions and REITs as well as companies in a range of industries.
4 Poyner Spruill LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedPoyner Spruill is noted for its abilities in handling a range of real estate matters. The team regularly handles issues such as acquisitions, leasing and developments. The firm also receives praise for its experience in land use and zoning matters.
4 Ward and Smith PAReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWard and Smith fields a well regarded real estate practice in Raleigh, advising clients on a broad range of transactions. Its expertise includes acquisitions, leasing and developments as well as associated financing and permitting arrangements.
4 Williams MullenReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 22 Years RankedWilliams Mullen has broad capability across multiple areas of real estate law, encompassing local and national general transactional work, and zoning and land use concerns. The team is especially active on transactions involving retail, office and residential properties. It represents clients from a broad range of industries including healthcare, sport, entertainment and software.