TRANSACTION STRUCTURING
Smart structure is the foundation of a successful deal. Whether you're acquiring, selling, leasing, or developing real estate, how a transaction is structured can have significant implications for risk allocation, tax exposure, financing, and long-term asset strategy. Our firm provides strategic, detail-oriented legal guidance to help clients structure their real estate transactions in a way that maximizes value and minimizes risk.
Sophisticated Insight, Practical Solutions.
With experience gained at one of the nations top 50 law firms, we bring a high level of sophistication to each transaction, but with the accessibility and efficiency of a boutique practice. We understand how to align legal structure with business objectives, and we help clients navigate the technical, regulatory, and commercial considerations that shape a successful deal.
Our Transaction Structuring Services Include:
Entity Formation & Structuring
Advising on the appropriate legal entities (LLCs, partnerships, REITs, joint ventures) for ownership, investment, and development.
Tax-Efficient Deal Design
Working with clients and their advisors to incorporate tax strategies, including 1031 exchanges and qualified opportunity zones.
Financing & Capital Stack Considerations
Coordinating with lenders and capital partners to ensure the structure supports the debt and equity components of the transaction.
Joint Venture Agreements
Structuring and negotiating complex partnership arrangements between developers, investors, and operators.
Acquisition & Sale Planning
Structuring deals to address risk allocation, financing requirements, and long-term asset goals.
Sale-Leasebacks & Ground Leases
Structuring creative alternatives to traditional purchases and sales, with an eye toward long-term operational flexibility.
WHO WE SERVE
Real estate developers and investors
Private equity firms and family offices
Institutional owners and lenders
Corporate real estate departments
We Are A Partner At The Table
Our goal is to be your strategic partner from day one, identifying potential issues before they arise and offering practical, business-minded solutions to keep your transaction on track. We do more than just document your deals — we help you think them through.