COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Purchase and Sale Agreements

Buying a commercial property can be a daunting process, whether it is the purchase of an income-producing property, the acquisition of an existing building by a user/operator for purposes of expanding business operations, or the purchase of land for development.  We bring top-tier legal services to investors and growing businesses by offering unbundled legal services.  In this way, clients only pay for the services that they need. Each party to the agreement has very specific objectives. 

As a buyer, you seek adequate time to conduct due diligence and to obtain appropriate contingencies and representations and warranties from the seller, among other things.  

As a seller, you strive to limit contingencies and representations and warranties, and seek to close as quickly as possible with minimal lingering potential liability.

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you need an experienced commercial real estate attorney to help navigate you through the process. From the initial letter of intent through the closing of the deal, we provide all the necessary services to get the deal done. We provide comprehensive commercial real estate legal services to buyers and sellers of virtually all types of commercial real estate, including:

• Office and Industrial
• Shopping Centers, outparcels and other retail buildings
• Hotels
• Vacant Land
• Multi-Family

Legal Due Diligence

We perform title and survey reviews and other due diligence activities on behalf of buyers within specified time frames while maintaining a superior level of review and analysis.  All too often, investors and business owners are unable to give the due diligence process the attention it deserves when making a major commercial real estate acquisition. As a result, buyers may find themselves unable to fully understand the risks involved, which can lead to unmanaged (or mismanaged) legal and financial risk.  We specialize in commercial real estate transactions. Put our experience to work for you.  Let us help your team manage the due diligence process.

Title review is crucial in a commercial real estate transaction. An experienced commercial real estate attorney can help you identify and evaluate legal issues that are specific to your transaction.  In some instances, depending on the context, a comprehensive title review may reveal issues which may justify a price reduction or highlight an issue that needs to be resolved by the seller prior to closing.  An experienced real estate attorney can also be instrumental in reviewing the title commitment and proforma title policy, and suggesting applicable endorsements and working with the title company to obtain the best rates and the optimal level of coverage.

 

Commercial Leases

We handle a broad range of large, complex, high-profile leasing transactions for both landlords and tenants, as well as short-term leases for small and medium-sized business.  We have negotiated leases involving national and international retail chains, as well as industrial leases, restaurant leases, dental leases, office leases, and ground leases.  Whether you need continuing advice about the wide range of commercial lease problems that can arise in the real estate investment or property management business, or if you need advice about the best ways to negotiate or renew a business lease agreement with a current or prospective landlord, we can help you.

We protect long-term interests while addressing the short-term objectives in the deal at hand.

Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, we work with clients and their brokers and staff to support the client’s business goals, even under tough economic conditions.  We help clients keep an eye on the big picture to help them plan for risk, expansion, assignment, renewal, adjustment or any other considerations.