Real Estate | USA

Butler Snow boasts a deep bench of attorneys with a wealth of experience at the pinnacle of real estate and real estate finance law. The firm acts for major developers on acquisitions and divestments as well as leasing and development in the retail, industrial, energy and agriculture sectors. Butler Snow handles a range of property types, including governmental, timber and mixed-use estates. Its wide geographic footprint attracts regional and national clients.

Watkins & Eager is prominent in real estate financing matters. With a broad base of expertise, it is equipped to handle the full range of real estate mandates. The firm frequently acts for lenders on transactions including the financing of large development projects, encompassing mixed-use, residential, retail, medical and agricultural facilities. Watkins & Eager has a diverse team of specialists, with a noted zoning and rezoning capability. Real estate is well integrated with the firm's other practices, including taxation, environment and litigation.

Balch & Bingham frequently acts on real estate matters on behalf of state bodies. The firm is adept at financing and development work for Gulf Coast gaming sector and state energy clients, and maintains expert capability in the design and implementation of land acquisition and property restoration procedures for federal disaster recovery programs. Balch & Bingham effectively utilizes tax, corporate, environmental and litigation practice groups to provide specialized service.

Jones Walker is noted for its ability to service development projects, acting on land acquisitions, zoning and economic incentives, as well as sales and leasing. The firm has particularly deep experience in retail and industrial developments, and is also active advising significant lenders and investors on real estate financing and refinancing matters. The team's strong understanding of oil and gas law is of particular benefit to companies relocating oil and gas facilities.