Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
Contact number
+1 212 848 4000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman has strong capabilities across all aspects of real estate, including financings, leasings, acquisitions and sales. Clients include premier national and international real estate investors, as well as developers and financial institutions.
On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised CVS Health on the real estate aspects of a definitive agreement to acquire Oak Street Health in an all cash transaction valued at $39 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $10.6 billion.
- The firm advised Citibank, as administrative agent, in connection with an amendment and restatement of an existing $3 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility for Alexandria Real Estate Equities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has consistently demonstrated its proficiency in navigating cross-border and international complexities."
"The team has shown a depth of knowledge and a very thoughtful, comprehensive approach across various transactions. They are adept at making complicated matters as simple as possible in execution."
"The have a strong balance between partners and associates, which helps us in terms of cost efficiency."
"They bring the highest level of client service to all of our interactions and are always communicative and accommodating."
"They are very aware of what is going on in the market."
"The team has consistently demonstrated its proficiency in navigating cross-border and international complexities."
"The team has shown a depth of knowledge and a very thoughtful, comprehensive approach across various transactions. They are adept at making complicated matters as simple as possible in execution."
"The have a strong balance between partners and associates, which helps us in terms of cost efficiency."
"They bring the highest level of client service to all of our interactions and are always communicative and accommodating."
"They are very aware of what is going on in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Lisa Brill handles financing transactions as both borrower's and lender's counsel, and offers particular expertise in the hospitality and leisure sector.
"You can always count on Lisa to deliver excellent service."