BakerHostetler

BakerHostetler is a reliable contact for international hospitality companies, market-leading media conglomerates, private equity funds, and home developers. The practice group stands out for its retail, hospitality, and healthcare expertise. The team, which is jointly led by Wendy Markham and Cynthia Bast, is active in regulatory, transactional, and property development mandates. In Atlanta, Markham excels in multi-jurisdictional home building matters and also offers expertise in ground leasing transactions. Alongside her, Joann Gallagher Jones leverages significant logistics expertise and is a name to note for private REITS, mezzanine loans, membership investments, and leaseback transactions.  Bast is based in the Austin office and boasts a strong reputation in the affordable housing market. She recently represented Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation in the acquisition of interests in seven properties across multiple states, expanding its affordable housing portfolio. New York’s Nicholas Melillo is often involved in major mixed-use developments, which include residential, retail, hospitality and office components. Based in Houston, Michael Pappert is building a name for himself in the data centre space, but he has experience covering all major real estate sectors. His offering ranges from bilateral mortgage financing transactions and loan modifications to land acquisitions and development agreement negotiations. Bast recently joined the firm from Locke Lord LLP, alongside seven other partners, which has significantly bolstered the firm’s real estate offering.