Ranking tables

Real Estate | USA

Virginia: Northern

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. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Cooley has a stellar real estate practice with considerable strength in land use and zoning matters. The team is renowned for its work on behalf of owners and developers in mixed-use and residential projects at state and national level. It continues to be sought after for its expertise in data centers and hotel development. Other areas of strength include transport-focused development projects.
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Band 2
  1. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Holland & Knight provides a comprehensive real estate offering that is able to draw upon the firm's vast network of national offices. The team is adept at handling the full range of transactional real estate matters, as well as zoning and land use mandates. It is experienced in handling all aspects of major mixed-use developments, and the firm is also skilled with negotiating office leases.
  2. Reed Smith LLP
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    Reed Smith LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Reed Smith has a deep bench of talented attorneys who have particular strength in large-scale residential, retail and commercial developments. The team maintains a fine reputation for its expertise in significant transit-oriented projects including public-private partnerships, as well as real estate disputes. It is highly regarded for its wealth of experience in land use and zoning work. The firm counts housing associations, investors and government entities as part of its diverse client base.
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Band 3
  1. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Hunton Andrews Kurth is highly esteemed for its representation of lenders and owners across the spectrum of real estate matters. The firm is particularly well known for its fine land use offering. It represents a broad range of clients including investment groups, corporations and developers. The firm has additional expertise in environmental matters arising from developments.
  2. McGuireWoods LLP
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    McGuireWoods LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    McGuireWoods has an experienced real estate group that acts for a wide range of clients on complex transactional, as well as zoning and land use matters. It is considered a go-to practice for real estate finance work and is well versed in the purchase, sale and development of significant commercial and mixed-use projects. The firm continues to handle matters relating to transit and data center developments. It represents clients of all sizes spanning from local groups to Fortune 500 companies.
  3. Pillsbury
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    Pillsbury
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Pillsbury has a dedicated practice that advises clients on the gamut of real estate matters. The firm's client base includes real estate developers, investors and government entities, among others. It offers strong capabilities for negotiating and drafting agreements for residential, office and urban mixed-use development projects.
  4. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Womble Bond Dickinson offers a breadth of real estate expertise to financial institutions and developers, handling an array of transactions, litigation and leasing matters. The firm possesses substantial experience advising on the development of multifamily housing projects, office buildings and shopping malls. It is able to advise clients on matters throughout the USA due to its strong nationwide network of offices. The team has additional expertise in public finance and economic incentive matters relevant to development projects.