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REITs: Tax | USA

USA - Nationwide

This chapter features structuring and transactional advice related to specialist real estate investment trusts. The work involved includes: IPOs, going private transactions, joint ventures, M&A, REIT formation and investment work, restructurings, REIT tax issues, litigation, 144As that involve REITs, financings, Special Committee representations and UPREIT and DOWNREIT structure implementation.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Edward Glazer
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    Edward Glazer
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked
    Edward Glazer is known as a preeminent figure in the REIT tax space. He is renowned for his experience of handling tax issues arising from M&A and other commercial transactions.
  2. James E Croker Jr
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    James E Croker Jr
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 7 Years Ranked
    James Croker is experienced in counseling clients on the tax aspects of a wide array of REIT matters including debt offerings, M&A deals and IPOs.
  3. Prentiss Feagles
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    Prentiss Feagles
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked
    Prentiss Feagles is exceptionally well regarded for navigating tax regulations in the context of major REIT transactions.
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. George C Howell III
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    George C Howell III
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years Ranked
    George Howell regularly advises clients on securitization and is known for his expertise in mortgage REITs.
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Band 1

  1. Ameek Ashok Ponda
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    Ameek Ashok Ponda
    Sullivan & Worcester
    Sullivan & Worcester | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Ameek Ashok Ponda's global transactional REIT practice regularly sees him handling REIT conversions as well as M&A.
  2. Ana G O'Brien
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    Ana G O'Brien
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Ana O'Brien is esteemed for her deep understanding of the taxation matters arising from transactions in the REITs space.
  3. Cameron Cosby
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    Cameron Cosby
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Cameron Cosby is commended for his strength across the REIT tax space, with notable experience of formations, M&A and debt and equity offerings.
  4. Christian Brause
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    Christian Brause
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Christian Brause is highly experienced in counseling issuers and underwriters on REIT financing.
  5. Christopher Mangin Jr
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    Christopher Mangin Jr
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Christopher Mangin is experienced in providing counsel to REITs and private equity sponsors on a host of matters, including M&A and capital market offerings.
  6. Cristina Arumi
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    Cristina Arumi
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Cristina Arumi is prized for her impressive command of the full spread of tax issues faced by REITs.
  7. David Polster
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    David Polster
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    David Polster utilizes his wide knowledge of corporate tax to assist clients in standout REIT transactions.
  8. Kendal Sibley
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    Kendal Sibley
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kendal Sibley is commended for her astute representation of REITs in a range of transactions including equity and debt offerings, as well as M&A.
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Band 2

  1. Donald Hammett
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    Donald Hammett
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Donald Hammett has a tax-centric REIT expertise that encompasses securities, M&A and joint venture formations.
  2. H Neal Sandford
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    H Neal Sandford
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Neal Sandford is well versed in structuring a full range of REIT transactions on behalf of publicly traded REITs and investors.
  3. Joseph Howe
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    Joseph Howe
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Joseph Howe of Arnold & Porter regularly handles cross-border matters, including the establishment of inbound investment structures.
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    Michael Seaton
    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Clifford Chance US LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Michael Seaton is a seasoned tax attorney, with considerable expertise advising on REIT transactions.
  5. Nickolas Gianou
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    Nickolas Gianou
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Nickolas Gianou's tax practice encompasses a broad range of issues including M&A, capital raises and debt offerings.
  6. Paige Anderson
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    Paige Anderson
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Paige Anderson has a strong presence in the tax space and is frequently called upon to handle the structural issues encountered when REITs are engaged in major transactions.
  7. Sarah Beth Rizzo
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    Sarah Beth Rizzo
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Sarah Beth Rizzo is well placed to advise on tax matters related to REIT transactions.
  8. Shane Shelley
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    Shane Shelley
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shane Shelley's tax capabilities see him acting on a wide variety of REIT corporate transactions such as M&A and debt offerings.
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Band 3

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    Carl Riley
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Carl Riley has considerable experience of handling complex tax issues arising from formations, transactions and IPOs.
  2. Daniel Cullen
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    Daniel Cullen
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Daniel Cullen is routinely called upon to advise both private and publicly traded REITs on complex issues, such as UPREIT structures, DST offerings and internalization.
  3. 3
    David Levy
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    David Levy routinely handles tax issues on behalf of REITs related to M&A, structured asset acquisitions and securities offerings.
  4. Ivy Jones
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    Ivy Jones
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Ivy Jones is a highly regarded tax practitioner with specialist expertise in capital markets transactions involving REITs.
  5. Michael Beinus
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    Michael Beinus
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Michael Beinus' practice involves providing counsel on tax issues arising from joint ventures, financing and M&A.
  6. Pardis Zomorodi
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    Pardis Zomorodi
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Pardis Zomorodi attracts recognition for her ability to advise on the tax aspects of REIT transactions.
  7. Peter Matejcak
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    Peter Matejcak
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Peter Matejcak is well versed in advising on the tax structures of significant REIT transactions, including M&A and public offerings.
  8. Shiukay Hung
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    Shiukay Hung
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Shiukay Hung advises on a range of complicated tax aspects regarding REIT transactions and joint venture vehicles.
  9. Timothy Donovan
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    Timothy Donovan
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | REITs: Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Timothy Donovan is a leading tax attorney for matters relating to REIT transactions.