Donald Hammett
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : REITs: Tax
Band 2
About
Provided by Donald Hammett
Practice Areas
Don has over 25 years of experience advising public and private clients on corporate and tax/structure issues related to the formation and financing of REITs, partnerships, funds, and other pooled capital vehicles. He also counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions involving corporate entities, REITs, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other pass-through entities.
Don regularly advises clients on the formation of investment funds, including UPREITs and DownREITs, and counsels clients on the formation of acquisition vehicles and various debt and equity structures.
Career
Co-leader, firm’s REITs & Real Estate Funds Team.
Education
Georgetown University
J.D.
1991
Yale University
B.A.
1988
Chambers Review
USA
Donald Hammett has a tax-centric REIT expertise that encompasses securities, M&A and joint venture formations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Donald is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic attorney."
"He is a strong lawyer."
"Donald is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic attorney."
"He is a strong lawyer."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by Alston & Bird LLP
Alston & Bird Enhances REITs Prowess with Three Dallas Partners, Including Don Hammett
Alston & Bird strengthened and expanded its capabilities to provide corporate, tax, and real estate advice to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other clients with the addition of three partners in Dallas who collectively bring several decades of legal experience.
Alston & Bird Enhances REITs Prowess with Three Dallas Partners, Including Don Hammett
Alston & Bird strengthened and expanded its capabilities to provide corporate, tax, and real estate advice to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other clients with the addition of three partners in Dallas who collectively bring several decades of legal experience.