Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 1
About
Provided by Goodwin
With over 200 lawyers in Europe, Asia, and the United States, our global Real Estate practice takes a practical approach based on deep market insights to help private and public clients make the most of every investment decision.
We are experienced across the full spectrum of real estate specialties, enabling us to represent clients through the full lifecycle of their real estate investments. From private fund formation and financings to REITs and M&A, we specialize in structuring, raising, and deploying capital.
Our team represents over 50% of PERE’s top-ranked private equity real estate managers, more than 30 REITs, and more than 50 hospitality companies globally.
We embrace innovation, and we are committed to helping clients lean into disruption and sector convergence. We were one of the first law firms to establish PropTech and PropSci practices, leveraging Goodwin’s deep expertise in technology and life sciences. We embrace innovation, and we are committed to helping clients lean into disruption and sector convergence.
Chambers Review
Goodwin has a hugely impressive team of practitioners handling a range of high-profile real estate matters for clients such as investment banks, fund sponsors and developers. The firm is particularly singled out for its industry-leading REIT expertise. Areas of strength also include real estate capital markets, as well as the full range of transactional, development and financing matters, and the firm is expert in zoning and land use matters. The team is also sought out to advise public and private real estate investment managers in matters pertaining to debt restructuring and joint venture formation.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin represented BXP in acquiring a life science building worth over $500 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin is a trusted partner - the team can dive deep into the details while also being commercial."
"The team at Goodwin are punctual and reality-based, which is very helpful; they are an ideal legal partner."
"Goodwin is a trusted partner - the team can dive deep into the details while also being commercial."
"The team at Goodwin are punctual and reality-based, which is very helpful; they are an ideal legal partner."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Healy leads the real estate and permitting team at the firm. He continues to be a leading figure in the zoning and land use area.
"Martin does very complex work and has extraordinary knowledge."
Minta Kay chairs the firm's real estate industry group. She represents clients such as institutional investors, owner-operators and real estate funds in connection with complex transactions.
"Minta is incredible and knowledgeable; she connects the dots and is incredibly commercial."
"Minta Kay is a legend in this area."
"If there is ever an issue I go to Minta and she is very responsive. She has business solutions and not just legal ones."
Andrew Sucoff advises an array of clients, including REITs, institutional investors and pension funds. He works on the full range of real estate transactions, including joint ventures.
"Andrew is a fine lawyer and person."
Diane McCabe acts on commercial real estate transactions, including debt and equity investments, as well as structured financings. She is experienced in advising on a range of property types and often handles matters relating to senior housing facilities, office buildings and condominiums.
"Diane has a great business sense while being mindful of the legal ramifications."
Siobhan Murphy handles a broad range of real estate matters. She often works on acquisitions, debt and equity financing, as well as the formation and structuring of joint ventures.
"I always found Siobhan to be an excellent lawyer."
"Siobhan is a very good attorney."
Freddie Akrouche assists clients with a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures and financings.
"I have nothing but good things to say about Freddie."
"Freddie is exceptionally good."
Ranked Lawyers at
Goodwin
Massachusetts
Members
Provided by Goodwin
Diana Brummer
Head of Department
John Ferguson
Head of Department