Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Tennessee
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About
Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Real Estate Practice Summary
Bass, Berry & Sims helps clients acquire, sell, finance and develop all types of real estate, from office and industrial, to retail and redevelopment districts, to residential subdivisions and multi-family apartments.
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm represents developers, public and private owners, operators, investors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in all aspects of real estate transactions locally, regionally and nationally, including:
- Acquisitions and dispositions.
- Commercial leasing.
- Development and construction.
- Equity participations.
- Joint ventures.
- Residential, commercial and mixed use condominiums.
- Master Declarations and Easements.
- Conservation Easements.
- Multi-state portfolio sales and financings.
- Management contracts.
- Sale-leasebacks.
- Workouts and restructuring.
- Tax deferred exchanges.
Real Estate Litigation
We also regularly handle hearings and other board and council proceedings concerning licensing, zoning, planning and land use issues. We litigate a wide range of real estate conflicts including eminent domain, mechanic's lien, quiet title and contract disputes. We advocate in commercial litigation and mediation which arises from bankruptcy proceedings.
Chambers Review
Bass, Berry & Sims houses a department of prominent real estate practitioners. It is well respected for its work on high-value transactions, with comprehensive experience encompassing commercial leasing, portfolio acquisitions and mixed-use developments. It can offer expertise pertaining to a broad range of property classes, including healthcare facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels and industrial developments. The team is well versed in multistate deals, including those involving retail properties and REITs, as well as a wide array of construction and design work.
Work Highlights
- Bass, Berry & Sims represented Tennessee Oncology as primary real estate counsel in its $123 million medical office building development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bass, Berry & Sims team provides great service from top to bottom. No matter who is assigned to the matters I am working on, I always get strong and timely help."
"In all instances, without exception, Bass, Berry & Sims is the epitome of responsiveness and entirely focused on the client experience."
"They are extremely adept at handling complicated and sensitive matters. There isn't any legal problem that I do not trust the firm to be able to handle."
"Bass Berry's quality of service is reliably good. They always treat us as a top client."
"The Bass, Berry & Sims team provides great service from top to bottom. No matter who is assigned to the matters I am working on, I always get strong and timely help."
"In all instances, without exception, Bass, Berry & Sims is the epitome of responsiveness and entirely focused on the client experience."
"They are extremely adept at handling complicated and sensitive matters. There isn't any legal problem that I do not trust the firm to be able to handle."
"Bass Berry's quality of service is reliably good. They always treat us as a top client."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Spore is well equipped to handle real estate mandates for investors and borrowers, often advising on sales and development projects. He has notable experience in dealing with a variety of property types, including residential, industrial and office buildings.
"Richard is very high quality, accessible and helpful. He understands what the client is trying to do and how best to achieve those goals."
"Richard is always at the top of his game."
Gaillard Uhlhorn has experience across the full gamut of real estate finance and property acquisitions. His clients include REITs and various other commercial real estate owners.
"Gil's deep understanding of our business goals, operations and structures allows him to efficiently provide quality legal services."
"Gil is very diplomatic and respectful in his approach, which I appreciate."
"We are extremely appreciative of our relationship Gil . He is an excellent attorney and balances technical expertise with exceptional client service and management."
Mark Sheets has a plethora of transactional real estate experience. He is well versed in acquisitions and sale and leaseback agreements, and has a wealth of knowledge concerning development and financing matters as well.
"Mark is an innovator in his discipline and a thought leader in his firm."
Michael Stewart is an accomplished lawyer who represents his clients in acquisitions and subsequent construction, development, leasing, financing and disposition of property.
"Mike is a genuinely impressive and highly regarded real estate attorney."
"Mike consistently provides our business with the highest level of professional legal service coupled with a thorough and deep knowledge of the real estate and development business."
"Mike Stewart is knowledgeable and provides an excellent service at all times."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Tennessee
Members
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Clients
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Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD)
Gladstone Land (Nasdaq: LAND)
MarketStreet Enterprises
Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA)
New Mountain Capital
Industries
Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Commercial facilities (retirement, industrial)
Economic & corporate development
Environmental
Healthcare
Hospitality
Multi-family housing
Retail