Real Estate
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Kirkland & Ellis offers deep expertise in an extensive array of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. The firm is notable for its impressive experience representing clients in financing transactions, such as REIT formations and complex debt restructuring. The team's experience covers office, retail, multifamily and community living assets. The team is particularly proficient in real estate matters arising out of bankruptcies.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis represented Cerberus Capital Management in the sale of equity interests in a portfolio of 89 hotel properties.
Strengths
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"Kirkland & Ellis handles complex and sophisticated matters with expertise and ease."
"Kirkland thrives in navigating complicated matters and instills a good sense of confidence."
"Kirkland has a very deep bench of capable people who are thorough and thoughtful."
"Kirkland & Ellis handles complex and sophisticated matters with expertise and ease."
"Kirkland thrives in navigating complicated matters and instills a good sense of confidence."
"Kirkland has a very deep bench of capable people who are thorough and thoughtful."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Small represents asset managers in raising equity capital, acquisitions and joint venture formation, among other areas. His sophisticated practice also covers the burgeoning niche of data center-related real estate transactions.
"Andrew is an exceptional lawyer that can handle complex real estate transactions."
"Andy is excellent with providing guidance and executes swiftly."
"Andrew is a really great attorney; he is smart and good with clients."
Rachel Brown's practice focuses on finance, joint venture formation, acquisitions, dispositions and development. Her clients include developers and asset managers.
"Rachel is fantastic at managing complex transactions and protecting our interests."
"Rachel is incredibly sophisticated, fully aware of the market and efficient."
"She is an outstanding lawyer, solution-oriented and does complex deals."
Daniel Perlman is recognized for representing clients in the financing aspects of major real estate transactions, with a particular focus on joint ventures.
"Daniel is a consummate business partner; he's detail-oriented and sees the big picture."
David Rosenberg is a notable real estate partner who is best known for his commercial and financing work. He is also active on data center transactions.
"David is a pleasure to work with, has great anticipatory instincts and is very thorough."
Joshua Hanna advises clients on an impressive range of real estate investments and joint ventures, and is also noted for his tax expertise.
"Josh takes a very practical approach to each deal and consistently provides meaningful insight and guidance."
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