Commercial real estate involves far more than land and buildings. It brings together investors, lenders, developers, brokers, business partners, government regulators, and neighboring property owners through complex contractual and financial relationships. When disputes arise, they often implicate contract law, fiduciary obligations, financing arrangements, zoning, governance, and business strategy. We help clients navigate those issues while protecting the value of their investments and projects.
We represent developers, lenders, investors, property owners, businesses, and individuals in a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including foreclosure actions and related deficiency proceedings, as well as disputes involving development projects, brokerage commissions, ownership and accounting issues, real estate investments, non-performing and distressed real estate loans, financing arrangements, and construction-related issues. Our lawyers also have significant experience litigating matters involving residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities (RMBS and CMBS), representing monoline insurers, bondholders, trustees, and other deal participants in disputes arising from complex real estate finance transactions. We represent clients in litigation and arbitration, and provide strategic counseling involving significant commercial developments, investment structures, and other complex real estate projects.
Many real estate disputes begin well before litigation is filed. A project encounters unexpected obstacles. Business partners disagree over economics or control. A financing relationship deteriorates. A brokerage or investment arrangement unravels. Our experience litigating these disputes enables us to help clients recognize legal and commercial risks early, evaluate their options, and take steps to protect their interests whether the matter is ultimately resolved through negotiation or litigation.
