Real Estate Acquisition and Disposition
Sheppard Mullin's lawyers negotiate and document real property acquisitions and dispositions, as well as assisting clients in conducting due diligence investigations in connection with these transactions. This work also includes investigations and reviews regarding title, land use, zoning and other entitlement issues, leasing and other contractual obligations and the environmental and physical condition of real property and improvements. We also are experienced in structuring and documenting sales to merchant builders in master planned communities and other master developer projects where it is important that the merchant builders comply with project standards, applicable laws and governmental requirements.
Drawing upon our years of experience representing financial institutions and lenders regarding real estate related matters, as well as developer/ builder borrowers, our lawyers are frequently consulted about the financing of various acquisitions. Often, we can introduce the developer/owner of a project to prospective lenders and investors. Because of our experience in representing lenders, we are able to cost effectively provide representation to developers as borrowers concerning all forms of acquisition financing.