Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Latham & Watkins LLP is a popular choice for a variety of real estate transactions involving complex financing arrangements. It is well equipped to handle matters involving all real estate classes, with particular experience in the hospitality and retail industries. The team acts for an impressive client roster of foreign investors, private equity funds and institutional lenders.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins represented Apollo in connection with its agreement to invest $1.1 billion in a portfolio of real estate assets controlled by Vonovia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins is fantastic. The team is very knowledgeable and thinks way ahead in negotiations."
"The Latham team has proven to be expert at handling complicated matters. I have been impressed by the depth and breadth of the team, which is always incredibly responsive."
"Latham & Watkins is fantastic. The team is very knowledgeable and thinks way ahead in negotiations."
"The Latham team has proven to be expert at handling complicated matters. I have been impressed by the depth and breadth of the team, which is always incredibly responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Haas is held in high regard throughout the market for his ability to advise clients on a wide spectrum of issues in the real estate space, including acquisitions, joint ventures and financings.
"We love working with Michael."
"He knows how to get things done."
Michelle Kelban cochairs the firm's global real estate practice and regularly assists investors with complex transactions and financings. She is noted for her expertise in the hospitality sector.
"She's incredibly talented and responsive."
"Michelle is one of the best - she's terrific to deal with."