Real Estate | USA

Baker Botts LLP's team has extensive experience in counseling blue-chip clients in all phases of high-end office, multifamily and mixed-use developments. The team's expertise spans leasings, acquisitions, dispositions and financings. Complementary strengths are within the construction, energy and infrastructure spaces, handling both state and country-wide developments. The firm is also noted for its work in the REITs space, handling matters such as fund formation and the disposition of portfolio investments.

Holland & Knight LLP's team provides high-quality representation to real estate lenders in complex financing transactions. They are equally adept at handling property acquisitions, dispositions, developments and leasing transactions, including ground leases. Alongside this, the firm offers experience of workout and foreclosure work and is equipped with a strong real estate capital markets group.

Jackson Walker LLP advises an array of clients, including investors, owners and developers, in connection with a range of sophisticated real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasings and capital markets matters. The firm houses significant capabilities in land use and zoning. Further expertise lies in the real estate finance space, advising both borrowers and lenders in connection with transactions across the USA. The firm maintains offices throughout the state, including in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Vinson & Elkins LLP is well equipped to handle sizable real estate transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of multiproperty portfolios. Particularly experienced in transactions involving industrial properties and office buildings. Offers recognized strength in the real estate aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. Handles domestic and international matters. Also recognized for notable expertise in eminent domain law.

Winstead PC earns strong market endorsements for its capabilities in real estate development and investment. Able to provide land use and zoning advice to property owners and developers. Also noted for its strength in the real estate finance space, and able to advise in connection with matters such as loan and CMBS servicing. Sector expertise covers hospitality, healthcare and sports, among others.

Bracewell LLP's team has particular expertise in the acquisition, development and leasing of corporate headquarters and office buildings. The group advises clients on issues related to the energy, healthcare and hospitality sectors. It offers strength in real estate financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers, including structured lease financings for first-class properties.

Greenberg Traurig LLP's team represents lenders, owners and developers of real estate in the full range of matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing and development. Also adept at handling joint venture and equity investment work. Sector-specific experience pertaining to a range of industries including retail, energy and leisure. Noted strength across the Dallas, Austin and Houston markets, allied to a significant nationwide footprint.

A strong track record in the acquisition, disposition and development of significant single properties and real estate portfolios. Similarly demonstrates strength in the origination, restructuring and foreclosure of real estate debt. Noted for its work in the capital markets space, regularly advising in connection with matters such as REITs and warehouse facilities. Also holds joint venture experience, representing both developers and institutional investors in the formation of ventures for acquisition and development of projects.

Hunton Andrews Kurth's team works with local and national clients, including private equity finds and REITs, on complex financing transactions. Adept at property acquisitions, development and leasing. Offers experience of the full range of property types, including office, industrial and retail developments.

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr PC's group is noted for its representation of owners, developers and lenders in the full range of transactional and developmental real estate matters. Areas of particular strength include real estate financing and REIT matters. Also noted for its handling of the real estate aspects of bankruptcies, including workouts, foreclosures and transactions involving distressed assets. Expertise covers areas such as hospitality, multifamily developments, retail, student housing and senior living. The department also has strong capabilities in office and industrial leasing.

Winston & Strawn LLP's team is recognized for its representation in acquisition, disposition, and complex leasing matters. Known for work with local and national corporate and lender clients, including investment funds.

Akin's practice advises clients on complex real estate finance, disposition, acquisition and development. The group routinely handles acquisitions of multifamily development sites. Furthermore, it demonstrates capacity to handle complicated issues related to the hospitality sector and data center facilities.

Clark Hill PLC's real estate attorneys are adept at advising a range of clients, including individuals, corporations, investors and landlords. The team provides counsel on a broad spectrum of issues related to the leasing, financing and disposing of commercial real estate-related assets. Another noteworthy aspect of the practice is its particular skill in resolving complex disputes.

Gray Reed has expertise and diversity in its real estate practice. Clients include builders, developers, investors and operating companies. The team is noted for its ability to assist clients with a range of matters, such as acquisitions, financings and leasings. The group has noteworthy experience of developing single-family subdivisions.

Husch Blackwell LLP's team provides high-quality counsel to a host of clients on a range of transactional matters. It is adept at advising on development, regulatory and environmental matters related to projects. The group has considerable expertise in the energy market, where it assists clients through complex financial matters. Husch Blackwell complements its real estate practice with further strength in advising clients on zoning and land use issues.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC is a respected Texas firm with a proven track record in the representation of developers and investors in a broad range of real estate transactions. Offers capabilities in a range of sectors, including multifamily, retail and hospitality. Additional strength in handling complex local acquisitions and developments for joint venture clients.

Mayer Brown LLP's group represents local and national clients in a diverse array of real estate matters, including financing, sales and acquisitions. Has an extensive leasing practice, and represents a number of institutional owners of real estate. Noted experience pertaining to the energy sector, with additional strength in the area of hospitality. Works closely alongside the firm's environmental, corporate and government groups to provide a fully comprehensive service to an impressive blue-chip clientele.