Real Estate

Our Work

Real estate and finance have been signature practices of the firm since its founding, and today our Real Estate group is nationally recognized for handling complex real estate transactions across all major asset classes. With more than 100 attorneys focused on commercial real estate law, our team advises clients on acquisitions and dispositions, real estate financing, joint ventures, leasing, construction and development, public‑private partnerships, and distressed real estate matters. We represent clients in both single‑asset transactions and large, multi‑property portfolios, tailoring strategies to meet each client’s commercial, tax, and risk objectives.

Our attorneys bring deep industry knowledge and a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to every phase of the real estate lifecycle—from site acquisition and entitlement through development, financing, operation, repositioning, and exit. We work seamlessly with colleagues across tax, finance, litigation, environmental, and regulatory disciplines to help clients manage risk, streamline transactions, and execute deals efficiently in a competitive market.

ArentFox Schiff’s Real Estate practice is consistently ranked by leading legal publications for the quality of its attorneys and the breadth of its capabilities. Clients turn to us for sophisticated counsel grounded in practical experience, market insight, and a clear focus on results.

Our Services

• Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions 
• Real estate development and construction law, including public‑private partnerships 
• Real estate finance, representing lenders and borrowers in senior, mezzanine, and structured financings 
• Leasing, for landlords and tenants across office, retail, industrial, and mixed‑use properties 
• Private equity real estate and joint ventures 
• REIT representation and real estate investment structures 
• Distressed real estate, workouts, and restructurings 
• Tax‑efficient real estate transactions and planning