Development

SRZ's real estate group long has had a strong focus on the representation of clients in the acquisition, financing, development and sale of all types of properties, unimproved and improved, residential and commercial use, including major office buildings, shopping centers, luxury hotels, condominiums and multi-family housing projects throughout the United States. Our lawyers advise and represent clients on a wide array of legal matters, including:

• The acquisition, development, operation and disposition of major real estate projects
• The structuring of financing transactions; ownership agreements, including limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures; and the negotiation of ground leases
• The due diligence, negotiation, documentation and closing of real estate acquisitions and sales
• The refinancing and restructuring of non-performing financing obligations
• The negotiation and drafting of development agreements, management agreements, condominium documents, easements, restrictive covenants and other agreements related to real estate development
• The review and analysis of construction contracts, architectural and engineering contracts, and owner and contractor claims