Deeply experienced in REITs, Hogan Lovells US LLP dominates the space, representing a significant proportion of US REITs as company or underwriter’s counsel. The firm houses a deep bench of specialists and is skilled in the entire spectrum of REIT mandates including IPOs, M&A, capital markets, joint ventures and corporate governance. Among the firm’s diverse and enviable clientele are single-family, senior housing, hotel, office and retail REITs. Co-heading the practice are Washington DC-based David Bonser and Cristina Arumi. Bosner leverages deep experience working on public company capital markets, assisting with raising capital, while Arumi is the go-to for the tax aspects of REIT transactions. Also in DC, Prentiss Feagles is proficient in REIT tax-related matters while Mike McTiernan advises public REITs on corporate and securities matters. Other standout practitioners in the DC office are Paul Manca, whose workload consists largely of securities and capital markets advice, and Stacey McEvoy who distinguishes herself for her work in M&A and joint venture transactions. Josh Scala is the key client contact for Welltower and mainly advises on tax issues from San Francisco.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • VICI Properties
  • Welltower
  • Public Storage
  • Park Hotels & Resorts
  • JBG Smith Properties
  • Brixmor Property Group
  • American Homes 4 Rent
  • Franklin BSP Realty Trust
  • RLJ Lodging Trust
  • Ventas

Work highlights

  • Advised VICI Properties on multiple transactions, including its acquisition of 38 bowling entertainment centers from Bowlero Corp in a sale-leaseback transaction for an aggregate purchase price of US$432.9m in cash and units in a newly formed VICI subsidiary; and its subsidiary VICI Properties L.P.'s issuance and sale of US$1.05bn of senior unsecured notes.
  • Advised American Homes 4 Rent on its debut public US$600m green bond offering, the first ever green bond from a single-family home REIT.
  • Advised Welltower on multiple transactions, including its US$469m acquisition of a portfolio of eleven senior housing communities located in seven different states and US$402m acquisition of a portfolio of eight senior housing communities located in six different states, both from Kayne Anderson Real Estate.

Lawyers

Hall of fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

David Bonser
Prentiss Feagles

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Cristina Arumi

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Stacey McEvoy

Practice head

David Bonser; Cristina Arumi

Other key lawyers

Prentiss Feagles; Mike McTiernan; Paul Manca; Stacey McEvoy; Josh Scala