REITs
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Provided by Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham offers public and private REITs, as well as their underwriters, lenders, sponsors, investors and partners, robust and seamless service across all aspects of the REIT market. Latham draws on its first-class capital markets, M&A, tax, real estate, finance, and executive compensation capabilities to address REITs from every angle.
Our history, spanning more than three decades, of working on the cutting edge of REIT transactions includes advising on groundbreaking deals that have helped define the market and the asset classes that qualify for inclusion in a REIT portfolio. Latham’s cross-practice approach helps our REIT clients stay ahead of rapid shifts in the business landscape as markets fluctuate, regulations change, technology advances, and asset classes evolve. Whether a client is preparing for an IPO, buying or selling a public or private REIT or a large strategic portfolio, negotiating a joint venture, or seeking a tax ruling with respect to a novel asset class or issue, Latham brings deep experience across the full spectrum of capabilities.
Latham’s REIT team has deep experience across a wide range of asset classes, including office, industrial, triple-net lease, data center, retail, multifamily, single family, healthcare, gaming, hospitality, self-storage, infrastructure, manufactured housing, mortgages, and other debt securities.
Chambers Review
Latham & Watkins boasts impressive strength on both transactional and securities matters in relation to REITs, alongside sophisticated spin-out, compliance and REIT conversion practices. Demonstrates experience in relation to roll-up IPOs. Brings to bear its complementary capabilities in real estate, tax and corporate law to provide comprehensive counsel on matters ranging from the structuring and formation of REITs to public offerings and private placements of debt and equity.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins represented Extra Space Storage in the acquisition of Storage Express, an operator of 107 remote storage properties across Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins is a terrific firm."
"The team contains outstanding thinkers and solution seekers."
"Latham & Watkins' team is comprised of experts and is very responsive."
"Latham & Watkins is a terrific firm."
"The team contains outstanding thinkers and solution seekers."
"Latham & Watkins' team is comprised of experts and is very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Julian Kleindorfer is acclaimed for his in-depth knowledge of leading M&A and securities offerings.
"Julian is one of the best in the business."
"He is always responsive and is a REITs expert."
Ana O'Brien is esteemed for her deep understanding of the taxation matters arising from transactions in the REITs space.
"She is very client-friendly and strong with her technical positions and advice."
"She is fantastic, she's responsive, knowledgeable and has tons of experience."
Lewis Kneib is particularly well regarded for his expertise in capital markets transactions including high-value debt and equity offerings.
"Lewis's depth and breadth of knowledge is extraordinary."
"He's a great thinker and commercially thoughtful."
Pardis Zomorodi attracts recognition for her ability to advise on the tax aspects of REIT transactions.
Abigail Smith is routinely called upon to provide counsel on high-profile offerings. Her clients include prominent banks and as well as significant REITs.
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