Real Estate
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Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 400 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has an excellent real estate practice that acts for the full spectrum of parties to property transactions, such as REITs, lenders and private equity investment funds. The firm is experienced in dealing with the acquisition, development and management of all property types, including residential, office and retail properties. It is further highlighted for its handling of sophisticated joint venture and loan transactions.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Apartment Income REIT in a joint venture to recapitalize multiple multifamily properties across the USA.
Strengths
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"The team is incredibly well versed in the complications of major deals and handles negotiations with ease."
"Greenberg has its pulse on what are market terms for every deal and guides us through negotiations to get the deal done."
"The lawyers are extremely thoughtful and cover a litany of specialties."
"The team is incredibly well versed in the complications of major deals and handles negotiations with ease."
"Greenberg has its pulse on what are market terms for every deal and guides us through negotiations to get the deal done."
"The lawyers are extremely thoughtful and cover a litany of specialties."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Baum has built an impressive practice that sees him advising on financings and joint venture structuring. He is also notable for his work on real estate-focused fund formation matters.
"Michael is an incredible adviser."
Corey Light is highly regarded for representing clients in real estate sales and acquisitions, as well as regularly working on financings. He also represents major retail developers in large retail bankruptcies and in acquisitions and dispositions.
Michael Fishman works with financial institutions and investors on real estate fund formation and financing transactions.
"Michael is highly skilled."
Milos Markovic works on real estate transactions with a focus on industrial real estate. He advises on acquisitions, dispositions and developments as well as joint ventures. He also serves as cochair of the Chicago-based real estate practice group.
"Milos is a very effective advocate."
"He has strong technical skills on complex transactions."
"He knows everything about the industry and is a fantastic representative."
Meredith Katz is a commercial real estate practitioner with a broad-based transactional practice. She also serves as cochair of the Chicago-based real estate practice group.
"Meredith is very thorough, detail-oriented and attentive."
"Her level of service is exemplary and she guide us through complex transactions."
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