Katten‘s real estate team has expertise across all aspects of the commercial real estate market. With key lawyers bringing extensive experience in both the finance and equity investment sides of the market, the practice is well-equipped to advise clients at all stages of their projects. The depth and breadth of the firm are evidenced by the strong leadership team, chaired by Timothy Little of the New York office. Louise Carroll in New York and Glenn Miller in Washington have a unique focus as co-chairs of the affordable housing and community development practice. Scott Vetri, who is also based in the New York office, chairs the real estate investment and finance practice, while David Dlugie in Chicago leads the Midwest practice, Frank Arado leads the Southeast practice from Charlotte, and Christine Fitzgerald leads the West Coast practice acting out of Los Angeles.
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Key clients
- Affirmed Housing Group
- Citi Real Estate Funding Inc.
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
- Focus Development
- HSBC Bank
- NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC
- Rockrose Development Company
- Shapack Partners
- TF Cornerstone
- The Pacific Companies/Pacific West Communities
Work highlights
Represented Rockrose in the $293m refinancing of a construction loan into a permanent loan for a major 590-unit apartment building in Hudson Yards.
Represented Pacific West Communities Inc, the development arm of The Pacific Companies, in two affordable housing projects in California.
Represented Wells Fargo in connection with a loan to the holiday beach resort “Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville” in Hollywood, Florida.
Lawyers
Practice head
Timothy Little; Louise Carroll; Glenn Miller; Scott Vetri; David Dlugie; Frank Arado; Christine Fitzgerald