Latham offers public and private REITs, as well as their underwriters, lenders, sponsors, investors and partners, robust and seamless service across all aspects of the REIT market. Latham draws on its first-class capital markets, M&A, tax, real estate, finance, and executive compensation capabilities to address REITs from every angle.
Our history, spanning more than three decades, of working on the cutting edge of REIT transactions includes advising on groundbreaking deals that have helped define the market and the asset classes that qualify for inclusion in a REIT portfolio. Latham’s cross-practice approach helps our REIT clients stay ahead of rapid shifts in the business landscape as markets fluctuate, regulations change, technology advances, and asset classes evolve. Whether a client is preparing for an IPO, buying or selling a public or private REIT or a large strategic portfolio, negotiating a joint venture, or seeking a tax ruling with respect to a novel asset class or issue, Latham brings deep experience across the full spectrum of capabilities.
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Latham’s REIT team has deep experience across a wide range of asset classes, including office, industrial, triple-net lease, data center, retail, multifamily, single family, healthcare, gaming, hospitality, self-storage, infrastructure, manufactured housing, mortgages, and other debt securities.
Michelle Kelban, Global Co-Chair of Latham's Real Estate Practice, is recognized for successfully guiding game-changing real estate deals, such as Ares Management’s US$3.7 billion acquisition of real estate asset manager, GCP International, and Cain International’s US$2 billion financing of the One Beverly Hills project.
Honorees recognized for advising on high-stakes litigation matters and market-shaping transactions.
The firm’s transactional practices noted for leading innovative technology companies through each stage of their growth.