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Alston & Bird demonstrates a strong affinity for a broad array of REIT-related work, including capital raises, M&A and regulatory matters. Solid credentials representing REITs that deal with all manner of assets, from retail to office, hospitality and mortgage, particularly in the public, non-listed REITs space. Boasts national scope and cross-disciplinary resources in areas such as tax, financial services and construction. Team members hold high-profile positions within the REIT community and regularly write and speak at events on the topic of REITs.
Work Highlights
- Alston & Bird assisted the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of NorthStar Healthcare Income with the company's internalization of its external adviser, management and operating functions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alston & Bird's team has high levels of expertise and the ability to handle complicated issues."
"The team are very strong; they are easy to work with and are tapped into this niche industry."
"The bench is strong and the practitioners are highly responsive."
"Alston & Bird's team has high levels of expertise and the ability to handle complicated issues."
"The team are very strong; they are easy to work with and are tapped into this niche industry."
"The bench is strong and the practitioners are highly responsive."
Notable Practitioners
James Croker is experienced in counseling clients on the tax aspects of a wide array of REIT matters including debt offerings, M&A deals and IPOs.
"Jim is a really excellent lawyer."
Donald Hammett has a tax-centric REIT expertise that encompasses securities, M&A and joint venture formations.
"Donald is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic attorney."
"He is a strong lawyer."
Rosemarie Thurston is experienced in securities offerings and in structuring REITs, notably with public non-traded REITs.
"She provides high-level professionalism and is a subject matter expert."
"Rosemarie is exceptionally knowledgeable and very efficient in her advice."
Jason Goode is particularly highly regarded for working with non-traded REITs on transactional and regulatory securities matters.
"Jason is an excellent lawyer."
Michael Kessler advises in connection with complex REIT transactions.
"Michael is highly responsive and proactive."