We routinely assist clients in connection with the acquisition and sale of real property, including negotiating and drafting letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and design build agreements. We also routinely review title and survey issues, perform other due diligence and assist with like-kind (1031) exchanges. Additionally, our Real Estate Transactions Practice Group has extensive experience representing borrowers in reviewing, negotiating and closing loan transactions involving real estate collateral. We maintain close relationships with lenders, governmental agencies and real estate professionals, such as brokers, title companies, surveyors and architects, in order to assist our clients every step of the way to complete the transaction.
Our attorneys regularly advise clients on due diligence issues that can arise that are unique to real estate transactions. We routinely aid our clients in addressing a complex array of title, environmental, zoning, easement and survey issues.
We represent both landlords and tenants in preparing, negotiating and reviewing letters of intent and lease agreements for residential, commercial, retail restaurant, and industrial lease transactions, including long term ground leases.
Our attorneys regularly assist clients in all aspects of residential, office, retail, hotel and mixed-use developments and projects, including condominium and subdivision developments, design-build agreements and projects involving tax incentives. We frequently represent contractors in negotiating and drafting construction contracts and related agreements. Our close relationships with governmental agencies, lenders and a variety of real estate professionals enable our Real Estate Transactions Practice Group to efficiently navigate the complex landscape of real estate acquisition, development, management and divestment.