Ranking tables
Real Estate | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Band 5
Alston & Bird LLP 1 Years Ranked
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 6 Years Ranked
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 9 Years Ranked
Goulston & Storrs 2 Years Ranked
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 1 Years Ranked
Ropes & Gray LLP 2 Years Ranked
Seyfarth Shaw LLP 4 Years Ranked
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 8 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 6 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher houses significant capabilities across all aspects of real estate with regular work on the acquisition, disposition and development of very large and noteworthy real estate assets and portfolios. The firm acts for an enviable client base which includes high-end lenders and investment firms. It commands an impressive array of international resources located across the breadth of the US, Europe and Asia.
1 Greenberg Traurig, LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is a real estate powerhouse with enviable nationwide coverage. It advises across the full spectrum of real estate, including acquisitions and dispositions as well as development-related matters. It is accomplished at advising on related restructuring matters and workouts, land use issues and cross-border transactions. The firm is experienced at handling a comprehensive array of asset classes, including commercial, retail and residential property projects.
1 Kirkland & EllisReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is notable for its real estate-related work for private equity groups. It demonstrates substantial strengths in joint venture formation and single-asset and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions. The firm is also noted for its expertise in complex debt restructurings and workouts. It regularly handles complex transactions on behalf of REITs.
1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett is renowned for its representation of premier real estate funds in the acquisition and disposition of real estate portfolios and trophy assets in New York and across the USA. Its notable strengths include structuring complex equity investments, as well as M&A within the real estate industry. It also demonstrates considerable experience advising on portfolio and asset refinancing matters.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Real Estate2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedDLA Piper has expansive geographic coverage coupled with the ability to advise on a full range of matters, from permitting and development on large, complex projects, to high-value capital markets and joint venture transactions. It advises national and international real estate investors, owners and developers in a wide array of deals throughout the USA. The firm also displays strength in handling sports sector project work.
2 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson has a strong track record of handling significant real estate transactions. Its wide-ranging expertise includes regular work on property acquisitions and dispositions, developments and leases. The firm is also recognized for its expertise in financings and capital markets issuances, and complex restructurings and recapitalizations. The team offers additional capacity advising real estate clients on tax and restructuring matters.
2 GoodwinReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedGoodwin focuses on work for institutional investors, REITs and private equity funds. It is often called upon to handle complex financings and joint venture formation as well as property acquisition, disposition and development. It represents a good choice of counsel for transactions in the hospitality and leisure market. It offers additional experience handling complex transactions in both public and private real estate markets.
2 Paul Hastings LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedPaul Hastings operates across the full spectrum of real estate work, including property development, acquisitions, disposals, leasings, financings and joint venture formation. It works for a number of preeminent clients in the sector, including major financial organizations and international developers. The firm also comes recommended for providing real estate counsel to leading technology companies. It offers additional expertise in advising on environmental aspects of real estate transactions.
2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedSkadden is an international powerhouse with substantial prowess in the full spectrum of real estate matters. It offers noted expertise in debt and equity financing, and particularly accomplished at advising on cross-border investments. The team boasts further capabilities handling complex real estate development matters.
2 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell provides its broad, international client base with high-level advice. It has significant expertise in all areas of real estate, including high-value joint ventures, acquisitions, sales and developments. The team is particularly noted for its strengths in debt and equity financing. It exhibits further capacity for handling complex real estate restructuring matters.
Band 3
3 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft services premier lenders in real estate-related loan origination and securitization. It regularly structures financing across a range of asset classes, with particular experience in relation to hotels and properties used for the purpose of hospitality and leisure. The team is also well versed in acquisitions, joint ventures, sales and exchanges, development and construction. It exhibits expertise in syndicated lending practices, alongside its market-leading CMBS work.
3 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is respected for advising on real estate financing, with notable work on loan origination. It also counsels real estate investors and owners in joint venture formation as well as on property acquisition and disposition. The team enjoys a fine reputation for its work in the healthcare and multifamily sectors. It also regularly represents clients in complex real estate development matters.
3 Dechert LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedDechert is renowned for its full range of financing work, including prowess in relation to loan origination, securitization and servicing. It is regularly sought out for work relating to significant real estate assets and loan portfolios, and offers particularly experienced counsel on syndicated transactions. The team frequently acts on behalf of a range of market-leading institutional lenders and investment companies.
3 Latham & Watkins LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLatham & Watkins handles both single property and large portfolio financings, acquisitions and dispositions. Its clients include multinational banking groups and asset managers. The team is noted for its counsel on hospitality and gaming developments, as well as healthcare and life sciences facilities.
3 Mayer Brown LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedMayer Brown advises a wide array of clients, including developers and investors, on a broad range of transactions across the country. It regularly undertakes property acquisitions, dispositions and developments, as well as a wide variety of complex financing transactions. The team is also experienced in handling complex restructurings and workouts.
Band 4
4 Ballard Spahr LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedBallard Spahr is well versed in providing counsel on development, construction and leasing, as well as a wide array of loan transactions and distressed real estate deals. The team is also regularly engaged for its expertise in land use and condemnation matters. It enjoys a fine track record for its work on resort hotel developments and affordable housing transactions. It is additionally experienced in advising clients on community enrichment projects and developments.
4 Holland & Knight LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedHolland & Knight represents clients in a range of real estate services, including sophisticated financing and leasing matters. It possesses noteworthy strength in representing clients on complex mixed-use developments and hospitality. The team is also recognized for its land use and zoning expertise.
4 Jones DayReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedJones Day advises clients such as investment groups and large corporates on a full range of real estate-related matters, including high-value acquisitions and dispositions, and all manner of complex financing transactions. It is notable for its ability to provide strong real estate teams throughout the USA. The team is able to draw on wider corporate expertise to provide real estate clients with a full range of services.
4 KattenReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedKatten regularly advises on development issues as well as on the purchase and sale of a variety of asset classes, including office, hospitality and mixed-use projects. It is known for its work on a range of financing transactions where it represents both borrowers and lenders. The team is also highlighted for its expertise in affordable housing finance transactions. It offers additional experience handling cross-border transactional and investment matters.
4 King & Spalding LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedKing & Spalding is a well-integrated team with expertise across a range of real estate transactions, including M&A, financings and restructurings. It is experienced in representing domestic and international investors in acquisition and disposition of high-profile assets.
4 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison undertakes a broad range of acquisitions, leasings and financings for its public and private sector clients. It regularly handles hospitality, healthcare and multifamily projects among other commercial developments. The team demonstrates strength in handling matters for significant transport sector clients, developers and investment funds, among others.
4 Proskauer Rose LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedProskauer Rose handles the purchase, sale and development of marquee real estate assets and portfolios. It is also adept at real estate finance, joint ventures and leasings. The team has noted prowess in the healthcare and hotel sectors. Additionally, it is esteemed for its work in the REIT space. It advises a diverse array of clients, including corporate owners, developers and investment groups.
4 Sidley Austin LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedSidley Austin earns praise for its expertise on real estate lending finance, including originating and documenting mortgage, mezzanine and construction loans. \It is also adept at advising on M&A activity involving real estate groups. The team acts for a distinguished roster of clients, including leading financial institutions and private equity firms. Additionally, it is knowledgeable across cross-border and international real estate transactions.
Band 5
5 Alston & Bird LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAlston & Bird has an extremely well-rounded real estate practice with notable strength across a broad range of activities including acquisitions, joint ventures, leasing and financing. The team boasts an impressive list of clients from developers to lender and investors entities. It also offers additional highly noted skills in the capital markets space.5 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedBCLP represents clients in matters related to multiple asset classes, including including office, multifamily, hospitality, retail, industrial and mixed-use properties. It draws upon a sizable nationwide footprint to advise across mandate types including acquisition, leasing, construction and development.5 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton is experienced in advising on real estate transactions across the USA. Its wide-ranging expertise includes property acquisition, disposition, financing, joint ventures and leasing. Its advisers are experts on shopping center and office property developments, as well as high-profile mixed-use projects. It offers additional capacity advising clients on real estate-related tax matters.5 Goulston & StorrsReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedGoulston & Storrs is regularly sought out for its expertise on complex real estate deals. It is able to advise on the full spectrum of matters including acquisitions, developments and financings. The team has strong supplementary knowledge of land use and zoning. Clients span the market and include REITs, investors, developers and lenders. It has particular expertise on retail projects.5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth has an impressive nationwide real estate practice that has highly experienced practitioners in dealing with a wide range of matters including acquisitions and dispositions, financing and leasing. The team is able to bring forth a strong set of skills in dealing with a broad array of assets such as industrial, office, residential and hospitality.5 Ropes & Gray LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedRopes & Gray is sought after for its expertise advising on large-scale real estate projects. It has a strong history representing private equity clients as well as REITs. Its knowledge spans acquisitions, developments and refinancings. It has a strong global network to complement national capabilities.5 Seyfarth Shaw LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw is able to advise investment banks, pension funds and life insurance companies, and real estate owners and developers on commercial real estate matters. It has notable strength handling projects in the healthcare and retail sectors. The firm has nationwide strength with offices in Illinois, New York and California, to name just a few.5 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges represents real estate companies, REITs, and institutional and private investors, among other clients, on a broad range of mandates. It offers particular expertise in investments, acquisitions and divestments, development, and financings. It has further experience acting for clients dealing in distressed properties and loan workouts.5 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPReal Estate2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher provides high-quality representation on the full spectrum of corporate real estate matters. It is able to act for major REITs, developers, lenders and asset managers. The team is adept at handling major financings on both the borrower and sponsor side.