Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : New Jersey
Band 1
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Provided by McCarter & English, LLP
Our real estate team assists clients in closing real estate transactions that help their businesses grow.
These transactions cover all areas of real estate, including financing, development, land use, acquisitions, and leasing. We have built strong long-standing relationships with many of our clients, having successfully navigated them through the upswings and downturns of the real estate market. These clients rely on us to advise them on new opportunities and emerging trends—from qualified opportunity zones to uses of blockchain technology—to help them advance their business interests.
To stay current on real estate trends and help shape industry developments, we are active in numerous real estate industry associations, including CoreNet Global, the International Council of Shopping Centers, Commercial Real Estate Women Network, and the National Association of Industrial and Office Professionals. Members of the team have served in leadership roles within such organizations and regularly attend or speak at their conferences. We also serve on advisory boards and lecture for educational institutions with real estate programs.
Chambers Review
McCarter & English, LLP remains at the pinnacle of the market, with a leading real estate practice group that counsels clients including owners, developers and investors. Advises on development, redevelopment and leasing as well as land use matters. Handles a wide range of projects including retail, office, industrial and mixed-use sites. Also recommended for real estate-related environment, construction and tax issues.
Work Highlights
- McCarter & English acted for The Birch Group in negotiating the purchase of 101 Hudson Street in Jersey City for $346 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The McCarter & English team is highly organized, knowledgeable and effective."
"We have been consistently impressed with McCarter's knowledge of complex legal issues and ability to provide us with a sense of how our legal risk position compares to the market."
"In my experience, their proficiency in handling complicated legal issues has been outstanding. They demonstrate a strong grasp of intricate legal concepts and are adept at navigating complex cases."
"The McCarter & English team is highly organized, knowledgeable and effective."
"We have been consistently impressed with McCarter's knowledge of complex legal issues and ability to provide us with a sense of how our legal risk position compares to the market."
"In my experience, their proficiency in handling complicated legal issues has been outstanding. They demonstrate a strong grasp of intricate legal concepts and are adept at navigating complex cases."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Dowd remains a leading choice for businesses and investors on complex real estate transactional matters, alongside additional strength in leasing agreements.
Edward Butler is a well-respected real estate attorney who advises clients on lease negotiations, financing matters and real estate sales and acquisitions.
"He's very practical in trying to get deals done for his clients."
Jeffrey Petit is particularly well versed in advising banks and other financial institutions on real estate financing matters.
"Jeff is a consummate real estate attorney. He is knowledgeable, creative, collaborative and client-focused."
"He has the ability to get deals closed even with complicated structures or challenging timelines."
Thomas DaCosta Lobo represents an array of clients in transactional mandates, including sales and acquisitions, leases and financings.
"He takes a practical approach - he knows when to be firm and when to compromise, which helps to get deals done with good results."
"Tom's profound knowledge in real estate and land acquisitions sets him apart, enabling him to provide invaluable insights to clients. His dedication to excellence and keen eye for detail make him a trusted professional in the realm of real estate law."
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