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Real Estate | USA

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

This section covers corporate matters related to real estate, including M&A of large real estate holding companies, complex fund and REIT transactions, private equity and public securities. These real estate lawyers are distinct from pure corporate lawyers in that they typically come from a real estate background, have an understanding of the underlying asset and do aspects of `dirt law` real estate for their clients. The structuring and transactional advice provided to REITs (real estate investment trusts) impacts on our real estate tables.

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Band 1

  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
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    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ballard Spahr LLP has a preeminent practice with a deep bench of highly skilled practitioners well equipped to handle the full spectrum of real estate matters. Excels in sophisticated transactional work and is a fine choice of counsel to advise on the financing and development of major sports venues, educational institutions and mixed-use projects, among others. Also highly esteemed for its wealth of expertise in complex land use and zoning issues. Represents an impressive range of real estate development companies, REITs, financial institutions and multinational corporations.
  2. Cozen O'Connor
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    Cozen O'Connor
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Cozen O'Connor is a well-regarded practice with a bench of practitioners experienced in all aspects of real estate acquisitions, joint ventures, construction and financing. Especially strong in negotiating purchase agreements, advising borrowers and resolving tax issues involving the real estate market. Client base includes private equity firms and institutional investors.
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Band 2

  1. Blank Rome LLP
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    Blank Rome LLP
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Blank Rome LLP has an excellent team that excels across the full range of real estate matters and is particularly highly regarded for its formidable strength in complex financings. Acts for an impressive list of leading owners, developers and REITs. Expertise covers real estate assets in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. Possesses strong capabilities in zoning and land use issues and is also regularly called upon for its expertise in restructuring work and tax assessment matters. Extensive experience assisting clients with multifamily residential transactions.
  2. Saul Ewing LLP
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    Saul Ewing LLP
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Saul Ewing LLP boasts a strong and comprehensive group of attorneys offering expertise in all stages of real estate processes. Noted for its adept counsel on leasing and financing matters and also highly regarded for its strengths in land use and zoning work. Particularly distinguished for its expertise in infrastructure development matters. Also sought after for its extensive experience in eminent domain issues. Capable of assisting developers on multifamily and mixed-use projects.
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Band 3

  1. Faegre Drinker
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    Faegre Drinker
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP has a skilled group noted for its expertise in large-scale real estate transactions and developments, with notable strength in financing and leasing. Maintains a fine reputation for its work in the mortgage lending space and also highly regarded for its counsel to clients in the retail sector. Offers particular experience supporting the national rollout of retail stores. Client base also includes universities and healthcare companies.
  2. Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Duane Morris LLP
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    Duane Morris LLP
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Duane Morris LLP advises clients such as developers, financial institutions and investment managers on all aspects of transactional real estate issues. Noted for its work in the leisure and hospitality space. Also a popular choice of firm for its counsel on multifamily properties and projects in the healthcare sector. Capable of assisting both landlords and tenants with leasing issues.
  2. Fox Rothschild
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    Fox Rothschild
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Fox Rothschild LLP has an experienced practice known for its strong transactional expertise, particularly with regard to the tax aspects of real estate acquisitions and sales. Possesses notable capabilities in office building and retail development. They are also capable of advising clients on zoning and land use issues.
  3. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP is sought after for its expertise in handling real estate acquisitions, investments and development projects. Alongside advising lenders and developers, private equity funds, REITs and institutional investors make up its clientele. Frequently offers assistance on matters relating to mixed-use and affordable housing projects, infrastructure and energy developments, and healthcare and education facilities.
  4. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a full-service law firm which draws on its wide-ranging expertise when acting in real estate transactions and negotiations. Brings a strong corporate focus when advising clients, including REITs, retail property owners and companies in the energy sector. Strong choice to advise on development issues relating to self-storage, student housing and multifamily projects.
  5. Troutman Pepper
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    Troutman Pepper
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    The team at Troutman Pepper is renowned for its expertise on a wide range of commercial real estate issues including leasing, sales and acquisitions, developments amongst others. The firm assists a variety of clients ranging from companies in the hospitality industry to construction corporates.