Noted for its ‘impressive’ REITs team, Morrison Foerster advises publicly and privately held REITs on debt and equity issuances, capital raising, formations, joint ventures, and M&A transactions across a range of asset classes, including healthcare, retail, digital infrastructure, and commercial mortgage assets. The practice is co-led by Washington DC-based Alice Connaughton, who advises REITs and real estate companies on corporate matters and securities offerings, and New York-based Larry Medvinsky, who represents REITs, issuers, and underwriters in IPOs, capital markets transactions, joint ventures, and fund formations. Also in Washington DC, Justin Salon focuses on corporate finance matters involving REITs, including IPOs, public and private offerings, and debt financings. San Diego-based tax partner Shane Shelley advises REIT clients on tax structuring and transactional matters, while Washington DC-based Emily Beers represents REITs and investment banks in IPOs, follow-on offerings, and private placements. David Slotkin left the firm in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The entirety of the team is and has been impressive. I have done business with the firm for over a decade at this point, but first and foremost they are specialist in their area. Therefore their knowledge is very deep and can address matters timely and efficiently. ’
'The practice is unique because it truly has well-rounded market expertise in the REIT practice area, and the individuals within the practice are pragmatic, intelligent and collaborative.'
'Alice Connaughton, having worked with her previously and valued both her deep market expertise, collaborative attitude and pragmatic approach'
Key clients
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
- Ares Industrial Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.
- Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.
- Barclays Capital, Inc.
- BofA Securities, Inc.
- B. Riley Securities, Inc.
- Broad Street Realty, Inc.
- CareTrust REIT, Inc.
- Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
- Derby Copeland Capital
- Equity LifeStyle Properties
- Farmland Partners, Inc.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alice Connaughton; Larry Medvinsky
Other key lawyers
Justin Salon; Shane Shelley; Emily Beers