Real Estate Transactions
Acquisitions, investment vehicles and commercial property arrangements.
Real estate investment combines legal structure, financing and local regulation. We help investors, developers and businesses structure acquisitions, organise investment vehicles and document the commercial relationships around a property or project.
We advise domestic clients and international investors acquiring or holding property in the United States, and coordinate with local counsel where a transaction requires it.
How we help
- Structuring acquisitions and ownership vehicles
- Real estate joint ventures and investor agreements
- Purchase, sale and commercial lease agreements
- Development and construction-related agreements
- Ownership structures for foreign investors
- Disputes arising from property transactions
Who we act for
- Private investors and family offices
- Developers and sponsors
- Companies with property portfolios
- International buyers of U.S. property
Property types
Questions clients ask
Can foreign investors buy property in the U.S.?
Generally yes. There are few federal restrictions on foreign ownership, though some states and certain sensitive locations have rules. The ownership structure affects tax, liability and estate planning, so it should be settled before purchase.
Should investment property be held through an LLC?
Often, because an LLC separates the property’s liabilities from the owner’s other assets and simplifies co-ownership. Financing, tax and transfer costs should be reviewed first.
Do you handle real estate joint ventures?
Yes. We draft and negotiate joint venture and operating agreements between investors, developers and operators.
Discuss your matter with us.
Book a 60-minute consultation by video. If you engage the firm, the fee is credited toward your retainer.