Michael Haas > Latham & Watkins > Austin, United States > Lawyer Profile

Latham & Watkins
301 CONGRESS AVENUE
SUITE 900
AUSTIN, TEXAS
TEXAS
United States

Position

Michael Haas, Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice, represents private equity firms, real estate asset managers, public companies and REITs, and private real estate companies in sophisticated, market-defining transactions.

A widely recognized leader in real estate private equity and finance, Michael helps market-shaping private capital clients successfully navigate their most complex deals in the United States and internationally. He brings broad experience across a range of asset classes, including: single family rental (SFR), multifamily housing, industrial and logistics facilities, senior housing, retail, office, and data centers.

Michael’s work includes:

  • Mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions
  • Joint ventures
  • Financings
  • Workouts and restructurings, including in relation to distressed assets

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Michael delivers strategic and creative advice to clients. In particular, he leverages his in-depth market knowledge and vast network of connections to help clients achieve their business objectives.

Michael plays an active leadership role in numerous community organizations and nonprofits. He currently serves on the board of the Basser Leadership Council for the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. Michael is a recipient of the Tree of Life Award, the highest humanitarian award given by the Jewish National Fund, and has been honored by the Basser Center. He is a current member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Real estate > Real estate

(Leading partners)

Michael HaasLatham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP’s real estate team specializes in handling highly complex transactions for a range of clients throughout the market. Leveraging the firm’s global platform, the team provides comprehensive coverage of core real estate areas, handling issues relating to real estate private equity, finance, REITs, and high-end owners and developers of real estate. With a varied breadth of experience, the firm possesses a wealth of expertise, assisting clients in a range of asset classes from data centers and industrial logistics to mixed-use projects and office buildings. Based in the New York office are Michael Haas and Michelle Kelban, with extensive experience across a wide range of asset classes. Also in the New York office is Justin Elliott, who advises a broad range of private equity funds and asset managers. In Chicago, Rachel Bates, who is global vice-chair of the real estate practice group, has extensive experience representing REITs, pension funds, and other institutional investors. Further support in the Chicago office comes from Gary Axelrod, focusing his practice on all aspects of real estate investment and development; he represents private equity sponsors and funds, operating companies, and developers in a range of deals.