Acquisitions and Dispositions
Sudow Kohlhagen LLP represents clients in the acquisition and disposition of limited liability companies, limited partnerships, corporations and real estate companies owning a wide range of large and small assets. We assist clients with a variety of real property transfers, including the purchase and sale of office buildings, shopping centers, residential properties, and hotels.
Private Equity and Joint Ventures
Our attorneys help clients expand their real estate activities to mezzanine and equity based transactions to leverage their domestic and offshore investments. Our private equity and joint venture transactions leverage clients’ financial position through acquisition and development financing and portfolio management.
Debt Financing
Sudow Kohlhagen LLP’s debt financing services extend to all aspects of commercial real estate and corporate finance. Our attorneys assist both lenders and borrowers in a variety of corporate, commercial and residential real estate financing arrangements including acquisition and construction loans. mezzanine loans, portfolio financings, leasehold financings, Shari’ah compliant financing, and secured and unsecured credit facilities.
Construction and Development
Sudow Kohlhagen LLP’s attorneys have extensive experience in all phases of the design, construction and development process. We represent clients in an array of construction projects including commercial, industrial, retail, office, residential and mixed-use. Our legal services cover a broad spectrum of areas, including land acquisition, entitlement, zoning and subdivision matters, construction management contracts, development agreements, and construction financing.
Leasing
Sudow Kohlhagen LLP handles a wide range of leasing transactions for corporate, commercial and residential owners, property managers and tenants. We assist clients in structuring, drafting and negotiating several areas of leasing arrangements such as ground leases, synthetic leases, leveraged leases and financing leases, including Shari’ah compliant financing leases. Our attorneys also handle financing and equity arrangements, transfer and property tax issues. We are also experienced in negotiating brokerage, leasing and property management agreements.
Real Estate Workouts and Restructurings
Sudow Kohlhagen LLP is experienced in representing national and international clients in commercial mortgage loan workouts and restructurings. Our attorneys have handled transactions involving defaulted mortgages, foreclosures, liquidating non-performing and underperforming loan portfolios and the purchase and sale of defaulted debt portfolios.