As a critical component of the national and global economy, changes which affect the real estate industry can have far-reaching consequences. Ensure this integral part of your business is managed effectively by the team of real estate attorneys at Womble Bond Dickinson.
Heavily influenced by market cycles and regularly affected by unprecedented changes, remaining ahead of this dynamic industry presents a constant challenge for businesses across the globe. Fortunately, with decades of industry experience behind us and an unrivaled understanding of the global marketplace, our US-based team of real estate lawyers are on-hand to help clients of all industries navigate this multifaceted sector.
As a transatlantic firm, clients who receive legal guidance from our real estate attorneys also benefit from the international perspective. From our position in the US and UK, we are able to devise intelligent strategies and offer legal guidance regarding the fluctuating trends of the real estate industry.
Real Estate Attorney Services
Over our history of operation, Womble Bond Dickinson’s real estate practice has built an impressive reputation for success. Working on a wide range of projects of varying sizes and complexities, our lawyers in real estate have worked hard to provide practical, targeted advice and support to businesses across the sector and beyond.
In such a diverse industry, our multidisciplinary teams of real estate litigation attorneys, finance property lawyers and commercial and corporate real estate attorneys work together to provide the following services:
Real estate attorneys guide clients through the entire real estate cycle, from debt and equity financing and refinancing to entitling, acquiring and selling, developing, operating/managing, leasing and eventually redevelopment
Help clients manage, expand, re-locate, re-purpose or re-deploy their real estate assets
Process and close complex transactions, such as mixed-use developments and public-private partnerships, with assistance from property lawyers experienced in public finance, economic incentives, regulation, construction and financing
If disputes arise during the course of real estate transactions, our real estate litigation attorney team defends the interests of our clients
Through our commercial real estate law practice, our property lawyers assist with a wide range of retail and hospitality projects, including the acquisition development, management and franchising
In cases relating to land use and entitlement, our dedicated team of land planners and zoning lawyers are available to provide advice.
Clients of our Real Estate Practice
At Womble Bond Dickinson, the development of strong client relationships is vital to the successful completion of any project. Our real estate lawyers work collaboratively with clients to develop a deep understanding of their business operations which, combined with practical industry knowledge, allows our team to solve industry challenges and help them achieve their objectives. Our ultimate mission is to act as a trusted advisor, helping to negotiate the real estate industry profitably and efficiently for a wide range of clients.
Whether you are an investor, developer, fund or asset manager or an owner, our talented team of property attorneys are ready to help you with the full spectrum of your legal needs. To discover what we can do for you, contact us by filling in our simple inquiry form and a member of our real estate law team will be in touch. Alternatively, you can get to know our diverse team first by browsing through our real estate lawyers and professional staff online.
Hospitality development, management and franchising
Multi-family acquisition, development and management
Retail development, management and leasing
Planned community development
Joint venture agreements between developer and equity partners
Land use and entitlements
Economic incentives for development
Real estate litigation.
Examples of work
Negotiated and led the closing of a well-known boutique hotel developer’s $300 million mixed-use development involving the historic rehabilitation of a decommissioned power plant in Savannah, Georgia. This project involved eight different debt sources, including construction, mezzanine and tax credit facilities. The tax credit financing involved working with the State of Georgia General Assembly to increase the maximum limit of state historic tax credits for the project. The deal also brought together four equity sources all knit together in five intercreditor agreements, and six operating agreements
Negotiated and led the $250 million acquisition from an opportunistic New York private equity firm of 194 quick-service restaurants (QSR) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi and negotiated the related refinancing of the acquiror’s entire restaurant portfolio. The acquisition included negotiation of equity funding from family offices. This deal catapulted the client into the #1 ranking of fastest growing companies in the Southeastern US according to the Association of Corporate Growth
Represented regional US grocery store anchor with build-to-suit leases, ground leases, acquisitions and development of properties located throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
Represented a national US homebuilder and developer in litigation arising from three separate agreements for the sale of real property on claims for damages in excess of $98 million. Obtained summary judgment in favor of the homebuilder and return of its earnest money deposit
Represented domestic and international companies seeking to expand or relocate operations to the Carolinas and the Southeastern US in major economic development deals. These included a manufacturer and corporate headquarters project in the largest life sciences announcement in the Lowcountry of South Carolina’s history, creating over 300 new jobs; a manufacturer in establishing a 1.5 million square foot manufacturing facility; and an Italian manufacturer in expanding its original investment and doubling size of its operations in South Carolina.
Overview
Overview
As a critical component of the national and global economy, changes which affect the real estate industry can have far-reaching consequences. Ensure this integral part of your business is managed effectively by the team of real estate attorneys at Womble Bond Dickinson.
Heavily influenced by market cycles and regularly affected by unprecedented changes, remaining ahead of this dynamic industry presents a constant challenge for businesses across the globe. Fortunately, with decades of industry experience behind us and an unrivaled understanding of the global marketplace, our US-based team of real estate lawyers are on-hand to help clients of all industries navigate this multifaceted sector.
As a transatlantic firm, clients who receive legal guidance from our real estate attorneys also benefit from the international perspective. From our position in the US and UK, we are able to devise intelligent strategies and offer legal guidance regarding the fluctuating trends of the real estate industry.
Real Estate Attorney Services
Over our history of operation, Womble Bond Dickinson’s real estate practice has built an impressive reputation for success. Working on a wide range of projects of varying sizes and complexities, our lawyers in real estate have worked hard to provide practical, targeted advice and support to businesses across the sector and beyond.
In such a diverse industry, our multidisciplinary teams of real estate litigation attorneys, finance property lawyers and commercial and corporate real estate attorneys work together to provide the following services:
Real estate attorneys guide clients through the entire real estate cycle, from debt and equity financing and refinancing to entitling, acquiring and selling, developing, operating/managing, leasing and eventually redevelopment
Help clients manage, expand, re-locate, re-purpose or re-deploy their real estate assets
Process and close complex transactions, such as mixed-use developments and public-private partnerships, with assistance from property lawyers experienced in public finance, economic incentives, regulation, construction and financing
If disputes arise during the course of real estate transactions, our real estate litigation attorney team defends the interests of our clients
Through our commercial real estate law practice, our property lawyers assist with a wide range of retail and hospitality projects, including the acquisition development, management and franchising
In cases relating to land use and entitlement, our dedicated team of land planners and zoning lawyers are available to provide advice.
What we do:
Mixed use development
Real estate funds and private REITs
Hospitality development, management and franchising
Multi-family acquisition, development and management
Retail development, management and leasing
Planned community development
Joint venture agreements between developer and equity partners
Land use and entitlements
Economic incentives for development
Real estate litigation.
Clients of our Real Estate Practice
At Womble Bond Dickinson, the development of strong client relationships is vital to the successful completion of any project. Our real estate lawyers work collaboratively with clients to develop a deep understanding of their business operations which, combined with practical industry knowledge, allows our team to solve industry challenges and help them achieve their objectives. Our ultimate mission is to act as a trusted advisor, helping to negotiate the real estate industry profitably and efficiently for a wide range of clients.
Whether you are an investor, developer, fund or asset manager or an owner, our talented team of property attorneys are ready to help you with the full spectrum of your legal needs. To discover what we can do for you, contact us by filling in our simple inquiry form and a member of our real estate law team will be in touch. Alternatively, you can get to know our diverse team first by browsing through our real estate lawyers and professional staff online.
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Examples of our work and how we’ve helped companies of all sizes with a wide range of challenges.
Negotiated and led the closing of a well-known boutique hotel developer’s $300 million mixed-use development involving the historic rehabilitation of a decommissioned power plant in Savannah, Georgia. This project involved eight different debt sources, including construction, mezzanine and tax credit facilities. The tax credit financing involved working with the State of Georgia General Assembly to increase the maximum limit of state historic tax credits for the project. The deal also brought together four equity sources all knit together in five intercreditor agreements, and six operating agreements
Negotiated and led the $250 million acquisition from an opportunistic New York private equity firm of 194 quick-service restaurants (QSR) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi and negotiated the related refinancing of the acquiror’s entire restaurant portfolio. The acquisition included negotiation of equity funding from family offices. This deal catapulted the client into the #1 ranking of fastest growing companies in the Southeastern US according to the Association of Corporate Growth
Represented regional US grocery store anchor with build-to-suit leases, ground leases, acquisitions and development of properties located throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
Represented a national US homebuilder and developer in litigation arising from three separate agreements for the sale of real property on claims for damages in excess of $98 million. Obtained summary judgment in favor of the homebuilder and return of its earnest money deposit
Represented domestic and international companies seeking to expand or relocate operations to the Carolinas and the Southeastern US in major economic development deals. These included a manufacturer and corporate headquarters project in the largest life sciences announcement in the Lowcountry of South Carolina’s history, creating over 300 new jobs; a manufacturer in establishing a 1.5 million square foot manufacturing facility; and an Italian manufacturer in expanding its original investment and doubling size of its operations in South Carolina.
Testimonials
"WBD is my go-to solicitor firm for the difficult jobs, due to the experience and strength in depth of resource. They understand the market and the people within it."
Chambers and Partners 2023
“They provide a great level of service and are responsive to their clients' demands and timescales. The whole team knows what needs to be done to draw matters to a successful conclusion.”
Chambers and Partners, 2021
"Their team is a true partner, providing leadership, guidance, and legal acumen to our company every step of the way and contributing greatly to our success."
CEO of GPS Hospitality
"They listen and provide wise counsel – we appreciate being able to lean on them, and their service never ceases to amaze us."
CEO of White Electrical Construction Co.
“The service has been absolutely outstanding - the key strengths have been excellent communication at all times throughout the process, efficiency and working hard while being a delight to work with.”
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