REITs
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
About
Provided by Goodwin
When businesses need counsel at the intersection of real estate and the public markets, they turn to Goodwin, a proven leader and innovator. From the dawn of the REIT market in the 1960s through the modern REIT era that began in the early 1990s, our lawyers are the industry vanguard – helping to draft the Real Estate Investment Trust Act of 1960, pioneering the creation of the first public UPREIT structure, and successfully representing issuers in the largest and most complex REIT IPOs to date. And with the breakneck pace of technology disrupting industries around the world, we partner with our clients and embrace the promise and potential of innovation to make a lasting impact.
Goodwin has been consistently recognized as a leader serving the public REIT market, including in connection with alternative uses of the REIT vehicle, REIT conversions and innovative compensation structures like the modern LTIP partnership unit. As REITs have matured into a mainstream investment with expanded reach around the globe, the industry’s top players continue to rely on our expertise and dedication. And as REITs seek to take advantage of regulatory reforms that broaden their access to capital, such as new exemptions from registration or innovative equity securities, our lawyers are always first on the scene.
Chambers Review
Goodwin is a dominant force in the REITs industry, representing some of the most active participants in sophisticated securities and corporate transactions, with a stellar track record in IPOs and M&A deals. Provides further capabilities on REIT-related executive compensation, often helping to structure incentive schemes. Draws from a broad client base of public and private REITs, real estate investment bankers, entrepreneurs and other high-profile businesses operating in the real estate sector.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised Donahue Schriber Realty Group on its sale to First Washington Realty in an all-cash transaction for an aggregate purchase price of $3.015 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin's team are responsive and professional."
"It's a great team to work with. They provide expert coverage for any issues that comes up."
"It's practitioners are all talented and committed to client service."
"Goodwin's team are responsive and professional."
"It's a great team to work with. They provide expert coverage for any issues that comes up."
"It's practitioners are all talented and committed to client service."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Glazer is known as a preeminent figure in the REIT tax space. He is renowned for his experience of handling tax issues arising from M&A and other commercial transactions.
Gilbert Menna is recognized for his comprehensive knowledge of the operation of REITs, notably publicly traded REITs.
"Gilbert is a sophisticated and commercial attorney."
Ettore Santucci is admired for his skill in major REIT securities offerings and M&A, as well as executive compensation matters.
"Ettore is a great lawyer."
Neal Sandford is well versed in structuring a full range of REIT transactions on behalf of publicly traded REITs and investors.
Yoel Kranz is proficient in handling notable IPOs and M&A. He has substantial experience of acting on behalf of both public and private REITs.
"Yoel is a very good and hard-working lawyer."
"He is a smart lawyer with a strong reputation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Goodwin
USA - Nationwide