Experience
We are involved in all phases of the real estate development process, including purchase options and rights of first refusal; land acquisitions and assemblages; rezonings; development/redevelopment; out-parcel sales; construction; protective covenants; reciprocal easement agreements; leasing (ground leases, build-to-suit leases, space leases, subleases, sale/leaseback agreements and synthetic leases); federal, state and local economic incentives; construction and permanent financing; joint ventures; and sales.
Over the course of a development project, we often work closely with other practice groups in the areas of land use regulation, construction, environmental, state and local tax, federal tax and public/private incentives to provide our clients the most experienced advice for the broad range of legal issues they face.
We also represent equity sources seeking investment in development opportunities. This work includes joint venture agreements, forward commitment contracts, fund formation and other investment structures for investing in real estate developments. Our investor clients value our knowledge and understanding of the development process because it helps facilitate transactions between them and developers.
Bringing Value to Our Clients
Alston & Bird’s real estate development team combines legal experience with business acumen to serve the needs of our clients. We focus on creative solutions that protect and advance the interests, needs and goals of our clients, without losing sight of the fact that making the deal is the ultimate objective.