Expertise
Commercial Real Estate
Real estate is local; the capital behind it rarely is.
We advise developers across the full lifecycle of a project, from preliminary entitlement and environmental due diligence through property acquisition and construction financing to post-development matters like leasing, refinancing and disposition. Our portfolio spans a broad range of complex developments across the US, including mixed-use, multi-family, affordable housing, office, hotel, retail, assisted living, stadium and industrial projects.
Depending on what a project needs, whether strong local connections, expertise in finance and tax credit structures, or experienced litigators, we help developers protect their investment and manage risk against their actual business goals.
Commercial disputes show up across every part of a business, from straightforward contract disputes and business torts to complex regulatory cases and shareholder litigation. Early resolution isn't always possible, and when it isn't, a clear litigation plan is what keeps a dispute both winnable and cost-effective. Most of the commercial litigation we handle, whether it arises under common law, statute or regulation, is resolved in federal or state court, in administrative forums, or through alternative dispute resolution.
Our commercial litigators represent entities and individuals across all industries and stages of corporate growth, providing regional litigation services to national companies alongside a wide range of matters for clients with more specific needs. That work takes us across the country and around the world, with particular strength in the markets where our offices sit.
Services
What we handle
- Acquisitions and dispositions
- Public and private market joint ventures
- Financings and capital markets issuances
- Leasing
- Structuring of real estate investment vehicles, private equity funds and separate accounts
- Complex restructurings of family-owned real estate businesses and assets
- Bankruptcy and creditors' rights
- Stadium development financing and sports-related matters
Why LANA AP.MA
The cross-border angle
Foreign ownership rules, withholding tax, financing across currencies and security packages that must be enforceable locally: cross-border real estate lives from the details other advisors treat as footnotes. We coordinate local counsel through our network and keep one partner responsible for the whole structure.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a European company buy US commercial real estate directly?
Yes, but rarely should. Holding structure decides liability, FIRPTA withholding and estate tax exposure. Structure before the LOI, not after.
Do you handle the local closing in the USA or Asia?
We coordinate vetted local counsel through our network and remain your single responsible contact for the transaction.
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