White & Case LLP International Law Firm, Global Law Practice - Real
Estate
The global real estate industry is evolving in response to the
changing needs of property investors and users. New investors are
moving into real estate from other investment areas, bringing with
them fresh ideas and diverse requirements. Property development in all
sectors and asset classes are transforming skylines and landscapes in
both mature and developing economies. In-depth knowledge of the asset
class as well as the real estate markets and deal structures We offer
market-leading advice across a range of practice areas where real
estate is at the center of the transaction. Relied on by developers,
owners, private and institutional investors, corporates, lenders and
underwriters around the world to understand industry trends and their
impact on business, we assist them to navigate the complexities of the
markets in which they currently or plan to operate. Clients trust us
to manage the intricacies of their transactions and disputes,
synthesizing legal and commercial knowledge to provide them with
counsel that translates into successful outcomes. Specialized real
estate industry knowledge Clients also utilize our global team’s
sector knowledge in hospitality and leisure, data centers, retail,
private equity and commercial investment across all types of domestic
and cross-border transactions, financings, operations and disputes.
Whether it is a corporate acquisition of a property holding company,
real estate financing or indirect real estate investments through
minority shareholdings or joint ventures, our global real estate team
can support them. We have a thorough understanding of the issues faced
in the hotel business and offer experienced-based guidance in
virtually every aspect of hotel management, hotel acquisitions
development and disposals, regardless of which party in the matter is
being represented. Clients with objectives requiring the use of data
centers can trust our dedicated data center team to understand the
legal issues unique to this rapidly growing asset class, including
those related to their construction, financing, operation, leasing and
use. View all lawyers in Real Estate AWARDS "They take a business
approach to problems and work toward getting the transaction closed.
Sometimes you have to take a risk-assessed decision and they are
excellent at that."Chambers USA 2015 "White & Case LLP 'responds
within tight deadlines, provides a quality service', and 'delivers
value for money."The Legal 500 – Japan 2014 Winner of Inaugural UK
Real Estate Award – ConstructionThe Legal 500 – United Kingdom
2013 Top Dealmakers of the Year 2012 Office, Restructuring/Distressed
and Leasing categoriesDaily Business Review, Florida RECENT DEAL OF
THE YEAR AWARDS Deal of the Year – Restructuring Sale of Barwa real
estate assetsIFLR Middle East Awards 2014 Deal of the Year –
Purchase-sale Capital Partners' US$1.2 billion sale of Metropolis12th
Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards by Commercial Real Estate 2014
M&A Deal of the Year Acquisition of Six Senses Resorts & SpasHotel
Investment Conference: Asia Pacific 2012
