We represent developers, investors, owners, REITs, governmental authorities, lenders, landlords, tenants, contractors and other participants in all aspects of real estate construction and development projects across the country. From small ventures to big box retail centers and mixed-use developments, multifamily and senior living facilities, sports arenas and convention centers, we understand that real estate development is an interactive process and that each development is unique. With a deep understanding of construction and development issues and extensive experience in financing on the debt and equity sides of transactions, we are well-positioned to assist clients through every step of the development process, including:
- Strategic planning and structuring of transactions
- Negotiation of letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements and ground leases
- Due diligence and project coordination, including environmental risk assessment, mitigation and remediation, assemblages, land use and entitlements, and title and survey issues
- Negotiation of protective covenants, reciprocal easement agreements and operating agreements
- Negotiation of development agreements and design, construction management, construction and other related contracts, including AIA forms
- Construction oversight, including contract certification requirements, mechanics’ liens, lien waivers, warranties, insurance coverages and bonds
- Project finance and construction lending, including debt and equity structuring and permanent financing
- Project leasing, management and operation
- Disposition of all or parts of projects, including outparcel sales, leasing and development
We understand that real estate development projects often require the skills of attorneys with experience in a range of disciplines. Our attorneys work across offices and with attorneys in the firm’s other key practice areas, including corporate, finance, litigation and tax, to coordinate complex issues, helping to ensure that clients’ projects are a success.
