Overview
Carlton Fields provides services related to all aspects of real property acquisition, development, financing, leasing, ownership, use, and transfer. Our clients include landowners, developers, real estate investment trusts, pension fund advisors, architects, construction companies, brokers, lenders, banks, commercial mortgage bankers, government-sponsored enterprises, property management firms, tenants, and governmental authorities. We represent them in connection with acquisition of land parcels, obtaining governmental and regulatory approvals, financing of improvement costs, construction of facilities, management and leasing of space, and disposition of property. We become an integral part of our clients’ team and are focused on helping them achieve their business goals.
- Lending
Our commercial real estate and finance lawyers represent many of the country’s largest and most sophisticated commercial banks, life insurance companies, commercial mortgage bankers, Wall Street investors, government-sponsored enterprises, private equity funds, conduits, originals, master and special servicers, pension fund advisors, ratings agencies, and other institutional clients in the full range of real estate transactions and other investments. Learn more about our lending capabilities.
- Development
Carlton Fields’ development team consists of attorneys and government consultants who are, first and foremost, devoted to deal-making. We understand legal issues and provide customized solutions, tailored to each project. We excel at the art of negotiation and deal-making to successfully bring all forms of development projects to life, from conception to completion to exit strategies. We immerse ourselves in the development industry and handle the full cycle of real estate development. Learn how we work with developers, builders, contractors, architects, engineers, and others in the industry.
- Land Development
- Vertical and Horizontal Mixed-Use Development
- Hotel and Resort Development
- Retail Development
- Office Development, Industrial Parks, Self-Storage Facilities, and Fulfillment Centers
- Condominium, Residential, and Resort Development
- Senior Housing and Assisted Living Development
- Other Specialty Development
- Investment and Ownership
Once our clients’ real estate investments are onboarded, Carlton Fields attorneys provide ongoing legal assistance in connection with structuring, negotiating, and managing those assets. We maintain institutional knowledge of our clients' priorities and procedures, and provide tailored, customer-oriented services. Learn more about how we help clients with acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture and entity structuring, leasing, loan workouts, restructuring, insolvency, management agreements, and tax deferred exchanges.
Outstanding real estate practice, offering deep knowledge of all aspects of real estate transactions such as acquisitions, financing and sales. Provides expert counsel on loan resolution, title insurance and leases. Works in a number of states across the region and country. Industry sources highlight the firm's "great financing practice."