Turmoil in the financial markets and the economic downturn have increased the number of distressed real estate projects nationwide. To respond to our clients' evolving needs, we launched an initiative to advise them on their current positions and evaluate opportunities for acquisitions and investment.
We offer a wide range of services to lenders, special servicers, investors, developers, and owners. We advise clients on a variety of distressed projects, including master-planned and mixed-use developments, condominiums, retail and office centers, hotels, casinos, industrial properties, retirement communities, and other real estate assets.
We represent financial institutions and special servicers in loan restructurings and workouts and advise private equity companies in the purchase of distressed debt and the evaluation of portfolios. We maintain relationships with significant players in the industry, helping clients identify opportunities and facilitate deals.
Our services include:
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Acquisition and sale of distressed real estate projects
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Analysis, restructuring, and termination of residential, commercial, and mixed-use condominium projects
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Assistance to tenants and other parties acquiring leases and properties from debtors
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Commercial bank representations involving asset dispositions, restructuring options, and possible bank sale
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Commercial loan master and special servicer representations, including pooling and servicing agreements and REMIC-related issues
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Corporate real estate disposition and sale-leaseback transactions
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Corporate restructurings, reorganizations, and liquidations both in and out of bankruptcy
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Distressed debt acquisitions
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FDIC portfolio transactions
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Landlord representation in connection with retail tenant bankruptcies
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Loan syndications
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Loan workout and enforcement matters
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Mezzanine loan transactions
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Private mortgage lender bankruptcy matters on behalf of borrowers with unfunded loan commitments
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Property and loan portfolio transactions
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Receiverships
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Restructuring and redevelopment of distressed projects
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Senior/subordinate lender and intercreditor matters
Our lawyers have extensive experience in real estate, finance, litigation, taxation, and bankruptcy. With offices in some of the hardest-hit markets in the country, we understand the regional issues, local law, political climate, and distinct market characteristics in the places where deals are happening. We work side by side with our clients to find creative workout solutions, structure favorable transactions, and identify profitable opportunities.
Our clients include:
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Agents and co-lenders in loan syndications
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Bonding companies
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Commercial and investment banks
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Commercial and residential developers, owners, and investors
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Commercial loan master and special servicers
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Commercial landlords
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Creditors committees
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Distressed debt purchasers and sellers
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GSE and HUD lenders
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Insurance companies
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Mezzanine and bridge lenders
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Pension funds and private lenders
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Private equity companies
- Receivers