Per one client, Latham & Watkins LLP’s REIT team is ‘the best of the best’, maintaining its reputation of handling marquee REIT transactions and financings across all asset classes, particularly large-scale IPOs. Alongside its strong expertise in IPOs, the team has extensive experience in M&A and debt offerings. Leading the team in Los Angeles, Julian Kleindorfer distinguishes himself for advising REITs on the full breadth of corporate finance and securities matters including securities offerings and major joint ventures. In Century City, Ana O’Brien chiefly focuses on the tax aspects of REIT transactions and is relied on for her deep knowledge of the federal taxation of REITs. Highly sought-after capital markets expert Lewis Kneib is reputed for his prowess as outside counsel to prominent REIT companies, including data center REITs, and underwriters on debt and equity offerings. In the Washington DC office, Abigail Smith stands out for her work representing issuers and underwriters, while Brent Epstein and Craig Garner, found in Century City and San Diego respectively, also come recommended. William Cernius retired in 2024.

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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client: Connaissance du secteur

La satisfaction du client: NPS ®

Témoignages

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‘Latham's REIT team is the best of the best. They represent a huge number of clients in this space and, as a result, have exceptional knowledge of what is going on in the market, how peers handle various matters and situations, and provide stellar advice. ’
‘Lewis Kneib is one of the most responsive partners I've ever worked with and his advice is incredibly practical and business-oriented. Given his background in accounting, he also has a unique perspective and understanding of public company financial disclosures. He is also just a great person and very easy to communicate with. ’

Clients clés

Lineage, Inc.
Realty Income Corporation
Simon Property Group
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
KeyBank National Association
American Assets Trust, Inc.
InvenTrust Properties Corp.
Healthcare Realty Trust
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
Safehold Inc.
Redwood Trust
Bank of America

Points forts

Advised Lineage in its US$5.1bn initial public offering.

Advised Digital Realty Trust in its US$7bn joint venture with Blackstone for the purpose of developing four hyperscale data center campuses across three metros in Europe and North America.

Advised Healthcare Realty Trust in its US$300mn joint venture with KKR to own and invest in medical outpatient buildings.