Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine LLP receives mandates from mutlinational commercial entities, healthcare companies, domestic financial institutions and technology corporations. The team, which stands out for its real estate development expertise, is also equipped to handle sale and leaseback transactions, REIT matters and asset dispositions. At the helm of the practice, Cleveland’s Thomas Coyne is a name to note for development financing work in both metropolitan and rural areas. He recently represented Republic Steel, in their redevelopment of a former facility into a data centre. James Aronoff works alongside Coyne, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in hospitality, retail and residential transactions. In Dayton, Susan Cornett is a go to contact for clients looking for advice on both equity and debt portfolio transactions. Robyn Minter Smyers in Cleveland is another key name in the team. In 2025, the practice was bolstered by the arrival of Matthew Alshouse from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP and William Ticknor from DLA Piper LLP (US).