From Rent to Rights: Building a Solid Lease Abstract
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 512: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 2) - Assignments and Subletting
JONES DAY TALKS®: Real Assets Roundup: A New Look at Real Estate, Energy, and Infrastructure - Episode 1
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 503: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 2)
Eviction Essentials and Lease Management
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 501: Listen and Learn -- Present and Future Estates (Part 1)
Business Better Podcast Episode: Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Real Estate and Tax
Family Owned Real Estate: Managing Lack of Planning in Family Business Transitions
Family Owned Real Estate: Impacts of the Current Real Estate Market on Transition Planning
Family Owned Real Estate: Avoiding Pitfalls When Transitioning Family Real Estate
Family Owned Real Estate: Common Real Estate & Asset Management Issues
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 289: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 1)
Family Owned Real Estate: Legal Challenges & Opportunities
Healthcare Practice Lease Negotiations: Avoid Missing Out on Potential Opportunities
Cornerstone Research Experts in Focus: Mark Garmaise
Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #6 What’s the Best Order to Sell?
Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #5 Setting Your Rent as Part of a PE Deal
Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #4 Optimizing Total Asset Value
Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #3 Real Estate Valuations Explained
Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #2 EBITDA Valuations Explained
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) recently published its 2024 Calendar Year Annual Report, which illustrates recent and historical trends relating to CFIUS’s review of investments in U.S....more
This article is the first in a multi-part series based on the Lowndes white paper, “Selling & Acquiring Distressed Real Estate in Florida.” Each installment will examine key legal and strategic considerations for acquiring...more
The global commercial real estate market paints a varied picture, with certain jurisdictions and sectors recovering quicker than others from the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing geopolitical uncertainty. Higher interest rates...more
In today’s commercial real estate market, the only certainty is uncertainty. This is not a call for panic, but rather a call for balance. Now is not the time for bet-the-firm risks, nor is it a time for total retreat to the...more
Tokenizing real estate involves converting ownership or economic rights in property into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. Blockchains can replace outdated land records, and smart contracts can automate real property...more
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "Act") permanently extends and modifies several cornerstone provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, restores key business incentives, and makes...more
The 2025 tax bill extends and expands the tax benefits to taxpayers that have capital gain and invest an amount equal to the realized gain to acquire an interest in a “Qualified Opportunity Fund,” which in turn invests in...more
In May 2025, Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice conducted a comprehensive survey to capture the pulse of the real estate investment community. The survey aimed to understand how current economic conditions, fluctuating...more
Institutional investors are redefining investments in “hard assets,” such as real estate, energy, and infrastructure into a combined “real assets” category. This change is driven by numerous factors and presents significant...more
As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This...more
As part of the 2025–2026 Victorian State Budget announced on 20 May 2025, the Victorian government has confirmed that it intends to extend the availability of an expanded off-the-plan stamp duty concession for a further...more
This is the fourth installment in our series on sale-leaseback transactions, a real estate financing mechanism growing in popularity. For a recap, check out part one on sale-leaseback fundamentals, part two on reverse...more
The investment strategy historically adopted by investors in the US commercial real estate market has transformed notably in recent years, driven in part by evolving patterns in consumer demand and shifting economic...more
The intersection of real estate transactions and tax strategy has long been a focal point for investors seeking to optimize returns while minimizing liabilities. Two powerful tools in this arena – the Membership Interest...more
“I am seeing continued enthusiasm for existing multifamily assets – particularly those with a value-add opportunity. Although renovations are expensive, the improvement of an existing multifamily asset provides investors with...more
Tariff Policy Shifts Introduce New Real Estate Risks - Over the past few months, there have been significant changes to tariffs by the United States and other countries around the world....more
“The 'flight to quality' continues. Office building landlords with space available in upscale buildings (with state-of-the-art amenities) located in hot submarkets are very active right now. Most companies have realized...more
As experienced investors in Japanese real estate know, the Tokutei Mokuteki Kaisha (TMK) is the Japanese entity used by most investors to acquire and hold large real estate assets due to its favorable tax treatment. It is...more
As discussed in a previous Holland & Knight alert, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to dispose of a substantial portion of its owned inventory. On March 24, 2025, GSA released a new list of properties...more
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BaFin konsultiert Merkblatt zur Einflussnahme durch Investoren auf Anlageentscheidungen - Am 14. März 2025 hat die Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) den Entwurf eines Merkblattes zur Einflussnahme...more
In the September issue of Vogue, it was declared that London nightlife is back. This was based (partly) on the relaunch of the exclusive members club Tramp. This follows the recent pronouncement by various agencies stating...more
A common structure for equity REITs, the UPREIT model allows a REIT to hold and operate its assets through a single operating partnership. This structure provides tax advantages and liquidity opportunities for property...more
The veterinary industry has experienced significant transformations over the past few years, particularly in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As we look at the state of the market in 2025, it is crucial to analyze...more
As regular readers of CrunchedCredit will know, I recently pitched the idea of amending our hoary old REMIC statute to allow additions of collateral after the startup date window to allow modification to performing loans (and...more