Real Estate & REITs

Real estate transactions and REIT issues call for more than just an in-depth knowledge of real estate law. These are matters that cross disciplines and often require local resources in multiple jurisdictions. It’s critical to get the deal done properly. You need counsel to pick up the phone to answer your everyday questions, understand the business issues at stake, and adeptly address the range of issues that come with any major transaction.

The real estate and REITs lawyers at Alston & Bird reside in offices that span the country, from New York, Charlotte, and Atlanta to Dallas and California. We are situated at the intersection of capital flows and real property. Our responsive and efficient team offers the full array of qualifications and experience needed to handle virtually any type of real estate transaction or REIT issue. Our sophisticated real estate finance and REITs practice draws on the experience of the firm’s corporate, securities, real estate, and tax counsel.

We serve the real estate needs of sophisticated clients, including many of the leading commercial and investment banks. We also represent institutional investors, nationally recognized developers, REITs, and other industry players in all manner of transactions, very often from conception to completion.

We handle REITs transactions, including all aspects of a REIT’s formation and operation. From conversions through partnership roll-up transactions and corporate spinoffs, to private placements and public offerings, to mergers and acquisitions, our team understands the dynamics of this security from the ground up.