At Gibson Dunn, we stand out in the real estate law field. Our work is highly praised by Chambers USA and The Legal 500.1
Our skilled team of lawyers deal with complex real estate issues globally. We give expert advice to many clients, from owners to developers. Also, we serve financiers, lenders, investors, and landowners.1
Thanks to our worldwide presence and local knowledge, we handle tough real estate cases. We offer creative solutions that fit our clients’ unique needs. Need help with property deals, zoning rules, disputes between landlords and tenants, or other issues? We’re here to support you in reaching your objectives.
Key Takeaways
- Gibson Dunn is a top-tier real estate practice recognized for handling sophisticated real estate transactions worldwide.
- Our team provides expert guidance and innovative solutions to a diverse client base, including owners, developers, financiers, lenders, investors, and landowners.
- We have the global reach and local expertise to navigate complex real estate matters, offering tailored services for a wide range of legal needs.
- Our high-end services cover a broad spectrum of real estate law, from property transactions to zoning regulations and landlord-tenant disputes.
- We are committed to delivering the ultimate in real estate law expertise to help our clients achieve their goals.
Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Solutions
Gibson Dunn offers full legal help for various real estate deals. This includes2 finance, development, and the sale and buy of properties. We cover issues like using land, the environment, leases, and fixing troubled assets.2
Real Estate Transactions
Our group knows a lot about owning, developing, and managing properties. We’re good at both local and international deals.2 We are experts in making deals happen, including those about how land is used and its impact on the environment.2 We help our clients with creative plans to tackle any tricky problems they face.
Joint Ventures
We are skilled at helping clients work together in joint ventures. We make sure everyone’s needs are met and that the project adds value to all.2 Drawing on our deep industry knowledge, we create smart joint venture plans.
Leasing
We are experienced in all areas of leasing. We help with making lease deals, but also solving any problems that might come up.2 Working with landlords, tenants, and property managers, we offer advice to keep our clients’ interests safe.
Financing
Our team shines in dealing with real estate finance. We help clients get the money they need for their projects. This could be through loans, other finance options, or even new ways of sharing the risk.2
Workouts and Restructuring
For properties in trouble or big financial fixes, our team is ready. We guide our clients through tough legal and money problems. This includes situations like foreclosing on assets, always aiming for the best results.2
Global Reach with Local Expertise
At Gibson Dunn, we’re known for our worldwide scope and local know-how. Our experts help with cross-border transactions and international real estate development. They use a big network to aid with international finance and development. Plus, they team up with local counsel and government contacts. This happens all over the world.3
Cross-Border Transactions
Our work goes beyond Europe. We handle top-notch global debt and equity transactions. We assist with financing so projects can reach global markets.3
International Finance and Development
Today, the real estate world links worldwide more than ever. This makes cross-border transactions and international finance and development key. Our real estate team knows the global scene and the local scene. They help clients face the tough parts of big deals. This way, clients can grab chances worldwide.3
Real Estate Law Expertise
Gibson Dunn is known for its top-notch real estate practice. It’s among the best, as highlighted by Chambers USA and The Legal 500. We have a team of experts deeply experienced in the complex world of real estate, globally.4 Our clients come from various backgrounds, from owners to lenders. This diversity fuels our ability to offer unique, tailored solutions for any challenge they face.4
With more than 20 years of experience, we excel in real estate law in Harris County.4 We’ve tackled many issues, from sales contracts to zoning. Our services cover residential and commercial spaces and everything in between. This includes property developments and business law needs.4
Our team is skilled at negotiating, ensuring contracts and documents protect our clients’ interests.4 Having licensed real estate brokers adds unique value. They bring practical knowledge to our clients. This combined approach allows us to provide top-level service in Houston and beyond.4
The real estate law firm in Houston offers a broad array of services.5 They even give free consultations. Their deep understanding of Texas real estate laws is crucial. It helps businesses navigate through the real estate process and handle disputes if they arise.5
They help with everything from contracts and financings to fraud cases.5 Other services include advice on zoning and helping with complicated titles. Also, they offer escrow and notary services.5
They serve all, including international businesses wanting property in Texas. The firm highlights how essential it is to have experienced real estate attorneys to avoid legal issues.5 They answer common queries like attorney costs and offer free initial meetings based on issue complexities.5 Situated in the heart of Houston, they’re readily accessible to assist with any real estate legal needs.5
Development and Entitlement
At Gibson Dunn, our real estate lawyers know a lot about big development projects.6 We help developers with all kinds of properties. This includes everything from office buildings to resorts and mixed-use projects.6
Land Use and Environmental Matters
Our team helps clients get the right permits and deal with environmental rules. This means getting the green light to build and handling issues that pop up.6 We also work with our Environmental Group to spot and lower environmental risks.6
Complex Development Projects
7 Getting the land approved for building is key for developers.7 It involves many steps like getting plans approved and changing the zoning.7 Having an expert consultant makes this process smoother.7
8 Entitlement means getting the ok from a town to use land a certain way.8 Developers ask towns to change land use to fit their plans through this process.8 How long this takes depends on the project and how busy the town is.8
Real Estate Litigation
At Gibson Dunn, we go beyond property deals. We are strong in handling legal issues about real estate too. We work closely with our legal team to stop issues from harming development projects.2 With a lot of knowledge, we help our clients get through real estate fights. These could be about zoning laws, property lines, or losing a property to the bank.2
Our team is ready to solve conflicts and keep our clients safe.9 With 50 lawyers in our Litigation Group and 30 in our Real Estate team, we have the know-how for tough cases.9 No matter how complex the issue, our deep legal knowledge helps us handle them.9
We have solved problems in many real estate areas, like stores, offices, homes, and more.9 We deal with many types of disputes. These include arguing about business deals, fraud, and breaking up partnerships.9
We also know a lot about using land and the environment. This includes fighting for building rights, dealing with toxic land, and obeying environmental laws.9 Our experience in court and other ways to solve problems means we can help our clients in the best way.9
| Dispute Type | Gibson Dunn’s Expertise |
|---|---|
| Commercial Contract and Lease Litigation | Our lawyers are skilled at handling disputes over business deals and leases. They know how to solve complex legal issues and protect what’s important to our clients. |
| Fraud and Misrepresentation Issues | We have a history of winning cases that involve lies and deceit in real estate deals. Our team is well-prepared to help our clients through these tough situations. |
| Purchase and Sale Litigation | When buying or selling property leads to a problem, our team knows what to do. We stand by our clients to make sure their rights are respected. |
| Partnership Disputes | We’re very good at settling tough fights between partners in real estate. Drawing on our legal and business knowledge, we find the best solutions. |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims | Our lawyers are experts at handling cases where someone hasn’t been honest with their duty. We’re here to protect our clients’ interests. |
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
Now, thinking about the environment and obeying rules matter a lot in real estate choices. Our group of real estate attorneys knows a great deal, especially about getting permission to use land10. We team up with Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort Practice Group to help clients. We want to make sure they can handle the dangers of having hazardous things in the environment. By dealing with these things early, we help our clients follow the changing rules. We make sure they do what is right by the environment10.
Our team is great at helping clients with meeting the rules on the environment. Whether it’s dealing with dangerous waste or cleaning up the environment, we are here10. Some of our partners used to work for the government in roles like at the Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of Justice. This experience gives us special knowledge on how the rules work10. We have helped many different businesses, from making biofuels to medicine, and many more. We help them with following the rules, taking legal action when needed, and dealing with any fights in court10.
Arnold & Porter has helped a lot with following the rules in certain places. For example, we’ve worked on tasks related to the Cape Fear River in North Carolina. We’ve also given advice on things like making the environment better or making schemes to deal with carbon dioxide. Clients come to us for tips on how to sell things without breaking the rules, moving environmental problems to someone else, advice on new laws, and helping to push for better laws in the U.S. and around the world10.
People like our lawyers for many things, such as making deals work, energy from wet areas, and dealing with the earth we dig up. They also handle emergencies in following the environment rules10. We like writing to share what we know. Things like the Clean Water Act Essentials or our Environmental Edge blog give tips on how rules about the environment and climate change might change. Chambers USA has given our lawyers prizes for the great work they do in environmental law10.
Diverse Client Base
We at our real estate practice help many clients. This includes big lenders like insurance companies, banks, and pension funds. We also work with small investors, developers, and landowners11. Our services cover various deals, from standard loans to new ways of financing. These include sale-leaseback deals, leasing land, mezzanine funding, and teaming up with others. Our team knows how to come up with unique plans for every client, making sure they get what they need11.
Institutional Lenders
Our work with big lenders involves setting up and managing hard real estate deals. We know a lot about standard loans, lease-back sales, and add-on funding. This lets us make creative plans that fit exactly what these big clients want11.
Private Investors
Private investors are also a big part of what we do. This group includes rich individuals, family offices, and funds. We help them with buying, selling, and partnerships in property. Our legal advice and strategic thinking help them reach their investment goals11.
Developers and Landowners
Developers and landowners are among our most important clients. We’re here to offer them full legal support. This might mean helping with zoning, making lease deals, or setting up partnerships. We aim to ensure their property projects are handled well11.
Innovative Solutions
At Gibson Dunn, we’re proud of how we tackle tough problems for our real estate clients. We come up with new ways to finance and plan that fit each client and property just right.12 This might involve fixing troubled projects, changing finance deals, or finding better paths for growth. We always aim to be original, offering the top-notch help our clients look for.
We’re really good at13 many legal areas, like corporate rules, loans, and real estate investments. Plus, we’re skilled in dealing with problems, both in different countries and in court.13 This mix lets us find fresh answers for the many challenges faced by our clients, from private investors to big companies.13
Our13 Real Estate Practice Group serves all kinds of property investors, from private to big public groups. This shows we know how to tailor plans and finance options to fit any client and property just right.13
Conclusion
At Gibson Dunn, we focus on offering top-notch expertise in real estate law. Our team blends global reach with local knowledge to manage even the most sophisticated real estate deals. We provide full legal support and new strategies to help you reach your aims.2
If you’re an investor, lender, developer, or own land, we’re here for you. We promise to work closely with you, offering the best service and support for success in the real estate market today. Our wide range of clients and success stories show our strength in giving every client what they need.214
Steering through the real estate world can be tough. But, with Gibson Dunn at your side, it’s easier. We lead with knowledge, skill, and fresh ideas that have earned us a top spot in the industry.15 We’re excited to help you meet your real estate goals, showing you our dedication to your success.
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