"One client notes: 'The firm reacts quickly and accurately and I know that [their] work product is correct the first time around.'"
– Chambers USA 2021
We have extensive experience in providing timely, down-to-earth advice to clients on global, national and regional development issues. We counsel clients on all aspects of real estate development, including predevelopment planning; the formation of joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability business arrangements; and the acquisition, financing, construction and operation of planned-use developments, subdivisions, annexations, land use entitlements, condominium developments, public-private infrastructure projects and vertical construction.
We represent owners, developers and contractors in connection with sophisticated developments, including office buildings, healthcare systems, sports facilities, resorts, theater districts and convention centers. We frequently assist owners in the acquisition and structuring of affordable housing projects, including the use of low-income tax credits. BakerHostetler has one of the nation’s leading practices in the hospitality industry, and we are well-known as the pre-eminent team for counsel on mixed-use projects that integrate resort hotel, timeshare, fractional, condominium, branded residential, casino or marina components.
In addition, we have been at the forefront of the off-campus student housing boom, representing one of the largest national developers of student housing in the acquisition, development, construction and sale of traditional and mixed-use projects. Our experience includes large-scale assemblages, negotiation of conventional and mezzanine construction financing, and advising on the acquisition and sale of such projects. Moreover, we have significant experience in handling historic real estate developments, including historic tax credits and historic redevelopments.
Our services
- Acquisition and disposition of real estate assets
- Construction contracts and litigation
- Contract negotiations
- Corporate and project structuring
- Energy development
- Entitlements and incentives
- Joint venture negotiations and agreements
- Land use approvals
- Preparation of development and management agreements
- Preparation of owners’ association documentation
- Project planning
- Title and survey review and coordination
In addition, we have more than 30 years of specialized construction law experience, including negotiating and drafting design and construction contracts and subcontracts, claims counseling, and construction-related litigation.