Prentiss Feagles > Hogan Lovells US LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a strong record in the REITs area and is singled out for its expertise in high-end transactional mandates for several leading real estate clients. The team fields a deep bench of experts across New York and Washington DC, well-versed in handling large, cross-border matters, including capital markets offerings, and is led by David W. Bonser . Highlights include advising on a $7.5bn REIT merger between Kite and Retail Property of America. The team has considerable experience in high-value IPO’s and REIT-specific taxation work — Prentiss Feagles is the key name here with Cristina Arumi leading the national REITs tax practice. Paul Manca advises multinational clients on corporate and securities matters, with strength in the real estate sector, as does Mike McTiernan. Other key contacts include Stacey McEvoy and Andrew Zahn who handle M&A and complex capital markets transactions, respectively. The group also works closely with its offices in Denver and Baltimore. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC.

With multiple offices on both coasts, Hogan Lovells US LLP handles a myriad of big-ticket transactions and advisory mandates for a formidable roster of blue-chip entities from the worlds of tech, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, financial services, and sovereign wealth funds. The team is highly rated by clients for its capabilities in REIT transactions, where Cristina Arumi and Prentiss Feagles routinely structure various complex investments – often with a significant cross-border element. Practice head Siobhan Rausch focuses her practice on tax-exempt organizations, working with a mix of private foundations, impact investors, and research institutions. Jasper Howard handles the full spectrum of transactions, including tax-free spin-offs and restructurings, while Scott Lilienthal is recommended for public finance matters. In San Francisco, Josh Scala regularly advises on joint ventures and  partnerships for real estate investors and private equity firms. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC unless noted otherwise.