Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

It takes transactional savvy and regulatory experience to handle the structural and compliance issues involved with both publicly-offered and private real estate investment trusts (REITs). Our REIT practice draws upon the multidisciplinary skill set and collective know-how of Holland & Knight’s real estate, taxation and corporate services practice groups to efficiently manage all of your REIT-related issues.

From Qualification through Operations

Both publicly-traded and private REITs benefit from the comprehensive approach of the REIT Team at Holland & Knight. Our tax lawyers provide counsel related to initial REIT qualification and SEC registrations, as well as ongoing operational issues including:

• transactions involving property ownership by qualified REIT subsidiaries
• transactions involving the transfer of real properties to limited partnerships having a REIT as the general partner (UPREITs)
• the activities of Taxable REIT Subsidiaries (TRSs)

Furthermore, our team’s guidance on all aspects of corporate governance and tax compliance helps build sound relationships among your stakeholders and a strong legal structure for your REIT.

A Support Network Helps You Gain a Competitive Edge

When your primary business is owning and managing income-producing properties, a support network that can handle all of your complex real estate transactions, as well as assist you in evaluating investment opportunities and risks, is critical to your success. REITs across the United States tap on Holland & Knight’s seasoned and diverse real estate law practice, skilled in:

• handling the transfer and financing aspects of significant real estate in cost-effective and favorable ways
• coordinating and performing due diligence on large real estate portfolios to enhance the outlook of investment performance and mitigate loss exposure
• efficiently serving the real estate litigation needs of REITs through substantial experience, broad industry knowledge, advanced technology, geographic coverage and a commitment to client service

Diverse Representation Assures Thorough Counsel

Our broad representation of clients investing in real estate portfolios ranging from office buildings and shopping centers to hotels and cell phone towers ensures we are well-equipped to handle your real estate investment trust matters. Additionally, we retain proficient experience in representing REITs that invest primarily in mortgage portfolios.