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Our attorneys are dealmakers and problem solvers who provide practical, industry-driven legal advice that addresses each client’s unique real estate needs. Working on a national scale, we help clients respond to and capitalize on the recent “boom” in commercial real estate activity, which has prompted institutional owners and users of commercial real estate to move forward aggressively in addressing pent-up real estate needs.

Tapping our diverse practice and industry experience and our knowledge of the commercial lending markets, we frequently advise clients on the entire lifecycle of a real estate transaction. At each step in the process, we put ourselves in the shoes of our clients and pursue collaborative, mutually-beneficial solutions led by their priorities for a deal. We truly care about the outcome of a transaction, and are honored that many of our institutional clients look to us for the management of their entire real estate portfolios. 

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Our diverse client roster includes real estate lenders and capital equity market providers, and Fortune 500 companies, as well as a variety of institutional business clients. We advise these clients on real estate transactions of all sizes and complexities based on the East Coast, West Coast, and nearly all states in between. 

We tackle the issues common to every transaction — land use regulations, environmental concerns, tax implications and financing — as well as more specific issues, such as state and federal economic incentives and green building considerations. 

Depending on the needs of our clients, we frequently partner with our public finance, tax credits, environmental, corporate and tax colleagues, offering an experienced interdisciplinary approach that provides our clients with timely, cost effective-solutions. We can also consult with our litigation colleagues on the best way to handle disputed construction contracts, leases or other business disputes. 

For over two decades, we have represented U.S. Bank in over 800 real estate matters throughout the Midwest and across the country. This work includes traditional lender representation in commercial lending as well as counsel to a division of US Bank in dealing with New Market Tax Credits and related incentives.

Over $1B of sale/leaseback work across the country for a Fortune 50 Company since 2006.

Multi-property/multi-parcel transactions for a nationwide fast food chain in 26 states totaling more than 500 transactions.

$85M in office building purchase transactions for an expanding national company within a limited timeframe.

$60 million, four-property transaction for a national discount broker for use in expanding its operations.

$100 million multistate, multi-property real estate portfolio transaction as part of a strategic corporate acquisition.

Acquisition and development of more than 20,000 multifamily units.

Experience in data center development, financing and operations.

For a major industrial rail company, negotiated and closed an asset sales agreement including various industrial buildings and a demolition agreement involving substantial governmental and environmental compliance issues.

Real Estate tax appeals saving clients will in excess of $100M in taxes over the past years.

Adaptive reuse of an historic warehouse building into 158 dwelling units/commercial space. Work included the land use entitlements, historic preservation work and assistance on economic stimulus incentives.

Obtained entitlements for a large near downtown parcel which was being converted from railroad land to a major residential and commercial development of over 800 rental units. The work included significant transportation issues in order to accommodate a future speed rail line.

Market rate residential development with low income component in all phases including acquisition, land use entitlements and TIF district incentives.

Land use approvals for a 71 acre medical campus.

Blog Posts

Federal Interest Rate Cut and Potential Impacts on Commercial Real Estate

Get It Right The First Time: The Implications of Recording a Defective Lis Pendens

Be careful what you wish for: Using a license instead of a lease may preclude the use of California’s summary eviction procedure

Landlords and tenants: Pay close attention to your force majeure provisions

Cannabis company denied arbitration – reminder to avoid conflicting remedies in lease agreements

Commercial landlords: Time to tighten up your lease waivers of liability?

What real estate parties should consider for letters of intent

Work-out agreements and loan modifications: Put them in writing if the collateral is real property

Trusted advisors: Altered reality - Rethinking retail lease clauses in the COVID era

Lienholders beware: Must you share the wealth?

Publications

Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California Could be Game Changer for Development Impact Fees

Federal Push Brings More Incentives for Housing Development Near Public Transportation

‘Supercharging’ Office to Housing Conversions: New Federal Resources Available to Speed Conversion of Downtown Buildings

Update to Chicago Zoning Rules Streamlines Approval Timeline

Chicago’s Increased Transfer Tax Wins Key City Vote

Proposed Increase in Real Estate Transfer Taxes in Chicago

Missouri Department of Economic Development Proposes Changes to its Historic Tax Credit Regulations

Ohio Enacts New State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program

Subleasing and false advertising: How trademark law can help property managers

Recent amendments to Illinois’ Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program provide clarity for investors

Supreme Court rules for Austin, Texas, upholding off-premise sign regulations

Missouri real estate dispute spotlights the limits of oft-used contract phrase

What landlords need to know about Chicago’s ‘Fair Eviction Notice’ ordinance

What landlords need to know about Chicago’s ‘COVID-19 Eviction Protection’ ordinance

CARES Act provides relief for small businesses through SBA loans and programs

CARES Act enacts foreclosure and eviction moratoriums for federally-backed multifamily loan programs

Electronic signatures and remote online notarizations during COVID-19

HUD, FHFA and states freeze single-family home foreclosures and evictions due to COVID-19

City of St. Louis large building energy reporting deadline is May 1

City of Chicago expands TOD Development Benefits to certain bus routes

‘Waters of the United States’ rule from EPA, Corps may make real estate development more easily achievable and less costly

New Opportunity Zone investment may reduce capital gains liability

How to get the most from your title insurance before and after a real estate transaction

Uh-oh, y’all: EPA’s action against ‘Fixer Upper’ stresses importance of lead paint rules

Could graffiti art prevent your redevelopment project?

5 points to remember before relying on the EPA’s new NSR guidance on projected future emissions

Pending tax reform, prepaying 2018 real estate taxes could benefit Illinois individual taxpayers

The hidden exposure of tenant estoppels and SNDAs

Expanded ARO pilot program poised for Chicago City Council approval

Key issues in negotiating financeable ground leases

Are ‘Gross Up’ provisions gross in commercial leases?

5 tips for environmental due diligence in business transactions

Missouri appellate court opens the door to Spearin claims by contractors against public entities

New circuit split raises questions about ‘permit shield’ defense in Clean Water Act cases

Chicago lifts limits on efficiency units close to transit

A reminder about changes to tenant security deposits in Missouri

Court rejects contractor’s mechanic’s lien because of ‘intent’

Due diligence checklist for commercial real estate acquisitions

California real estate: Change the ownership, increase the tax

Do you need a Section 404 permit for your real estate development?

Public contracting requirements: Not just for ‘traditional’ government contractors

Missouri municipal entities must follow statutorily-required steps before executing settlement agreements

Crowdfunding for real estate - buyer beware

Understanding triple net leases

Sale/leaseback transactions moving full steam ahead

Considerations for auctioning real estate

TCLE

Charitable Gifts (incl. Bargain Sales); LLC or Real Estate as Inventory; S Corp. Fid. Inc. Tax (Incl. ESBT NOLs)

The Dodd Frank Rollback: Easing the Rules for Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) Lending

Help from the Dark Side: A Litigator's Perspective on Commercial Real Estate Issues

Arbitration and Other Forms of ADR

News

Thompson Coburn Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024

Simran Bindra Discusses Benefits of Bridge Loans in Commercial Real Estate

Simran Bindra Discusses State of Commercial Real Estate Post-Silicon Valley Bank

Katriina McGuire Named Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business

John Galvin, Cheryl Kelly Recognized in Thought Leaders Guide

David Dick Named to Construction Law Power List

Katriina McGuire Discusses Zoning and Development Trends with Business Journals

Kristin Niver Joins Thompson Coburn’s Tax Credit Finance and Real Estate Practice Groups in Washington, D.C.

Simran Bindra Named a Visionary by LA Times Real Estate Magazine

Chambers USA Recognizes Thompson Coburn Practices for Excellence in 2023 Guide

Institutional Real Estate looks to Simran Bindra on credit crunch challenging commercial real estate

Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA

Real estate and finance attorney Josh Mogin joins Thompson Coburn in Los Angeles

St. Louis Boys & Girls Club announces plans for youth golf facility at former Superfund site

Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2020 Chambers USA

Gayle Mercier joins Business Journal panel to discuss St. Louis growth

Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2020

17 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2019 Chambers USA

Gayle Mercier selected for 2019-2020 Class of Leadership St. Louis

Gayle Mercier shares cannabis knowledge in St. Louis Business Journal feature

Thompson Coburn lawyers help a much-in-demand charter school grow

Sara Melly joins Thompson Coburn’s Tax Credits practice

Justin Newman named to Law Bulletin’s distinguished ‘40 Under 40’ list

Thompson Coburn sponsors vacant property summit at SLU Law

Two Thompson Coburn attorneys tapped for St. Louis Magazine’s 2016 ‘Power List’

Jarrod Sharp named to 2016-17 Class of Leadership St. Louis

23 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA

A merger story: Tom Minogue and Jack Musgrave discuss 20 years as Thompson Coburn

Real Estate Group retains high ranking in 2015 ‘Best of the Best’ survey

Thompson Coburn earns corporate counsel recommendations five years running in national report

25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA

Justin Newman joins Thompson Coburn's real estate practice in Chicago

Los Angeles litigator, business advisor Rich Reinis joins Thompson Coburn

Katriina S. McGuire joins Thompson Coburn's real estate practice in Chicago

Congratulations to our 15 St. Louis ‘Lawyers of the Year’

St. Louis Business Journal covers Thompson Coburn’s work on unique Superfund settlement

27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA

Thompson Coburn represents U.S. Bank in financing named Wall Street Journal's 'Deal of the Week'

Gary Plotnick joins local ADL board of directors

Thompson Coburn closes acquisition of Lion’s Choice restaurants

Associates join Business Litigation, Real Estate Tax Assessment groups

Downtown Chicago office tower sails through city zoning process under TC counsel

Thompson Coburn attorneys to collaborate with St. Louis City Counselor’s office on problem properties

Real Estate group supports $51 million apartment complex purchase

Partner
New York

John draws on his more than 30 years of litigation experience to represent a wide variety of clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts.

John draws on his more than 30 years of litigation experience to represent ...

John Amato
Partner
St. Louis

Douglas ("Dugie") is a real estate and corporate practitioner and strategist who assists clients with a wide range of transactions.

Douglas ("Dugie") is a real estate and corporate practitioner and strategis...

Douglas Baron
Partner
Los Angeles |
Chicago

Talar offers innovative and cost-efficient solutions to help her clients achieve their project objectives, whether examining land agreements for retail and residential de...

Talar offers innovative and cost-efficient solutions to help her clients ac...

Talar Berberian
Partner
Chicago

Christina Berish is a deeply valued resource to clients as they interpret and enforce agreements.

Christina Berish is a deeply valued resource to clients as they interpret a...

Christina Berish
Partner
Los Angeles

Simran Bindra provides strategic banking and finance counseling to his clients as well as representing owners and developers of commercial real estate in the acquisition,...

Simran Bindra provides strategic banking and finance counseling to his clie...

Simran Bindra
Partner
Chicago

Tina Bird has extensive experience on a national level representing major clients in business, construction and real estate.

Tina Bird has extensive experience on a national level representing major c...

Tina Bird
Partner
Los Angeles

A senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff Brown develops and executes highly effective litigation strategies for clients facing all types of complex ...

A senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff Brown develo...

Jeff Brown
Partner
St. Louis

Matt is a highly dedicated legal advisor who provides guidance to clients on complex data center and real estate transactions.

Matt is a highly dedicated legal advisor who provides guidance to clients o...

Matt Buesching
Associate
St. Louis

Chad represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions.

Chad represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions.

Chad Burchard
Partner
St. Louis

Hap represents developers, lenders and businesses in real estate matters and transactions across the country.

Hap represents developers, lenders and businesses in real estate matters an...

Hap Burke
Partner
Chicago

Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas of land use and municipal law in the city of Chicago and its surrounding municipalities.

Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas ...

Bernie Citron
Counsel
St. Louis

Laura represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions and financings.

Laura represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions and finan...

Laura Corcoran
Partner
Chicago

Patrick practices in Thompson Coburn’s Real Estate Tax Assessment Practice Group.

Patrick practices in Thompson Coburn’s Real Estate Tax Assessment Practice ...

Patrick Cullerton
Partner
Chicago

With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients in the acquisition, development and sale of commercial, industrial and residential properties f...

With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients ...

Walter Cupkovic
Partner
St. Louis

David Dick is the firm's general counsel.

David Dick is the firm's general counsel.

David Dick
Partner
St. Louis

Jim is an experienced real estate strategist and negotiator who counsels companies on a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, develo...

Jim is an experienced real estate strategist and negotiator who counsels ...

Jim Dillon
Senior Counsel
St. Louis

Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developers, institutional owners and corporate users of commercial and industrial real estate throughout...

Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developer...

Dan Engle
Partner
St. Louis

Over the last decade, Elizabeth has worked directly on several billion dollars in tax credit transactions and represented clients in a variety of complex real estate and ...

Over the last decade, Elizabeth has worked directly on several billion doll...

Elizabeth Feldmeir
Partner
New York

Mark represents financial entities and commercial borrowers in all aspects of real estate lending and finance, including workouts and restructurings.

Mark represents financial entities and commercial borrowers in all aspects ...

Mark Graham
Partner
St. Louis

Cheryl represents lenders and obligors in complex finance transactions, loan restructurings, and bankruptcy, receivership, foreclosure and other proceedings involving cre...

Cheryl represents lenders and obligors in complex finance transactions, loa...

Cheryl Kelly
Partner
St. Louis

Ryan has a broad and diverse practice serving clients navigating sophisticated matters related to air, water, land, energy, agriculture, emergency response and climate is...

Ryan has a broad and diverse practice serving clients navigating sophistica...

Ryan Russell Kemper
Senior Counsel
St. Louis

Anne-Marie practices in the real estate and corporate sections in the firm with particular emphasis on real estate acquisitions and dispositions, financing and developmen...

Anne-Marie practices in the real estate and corporate sections in the firm ...

Anne-Marie Kienker
Partner
New York

Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in major commercial disputes, with a particular focus in lender liability cases, fraud-based invest...

Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in m...

Steven Mandelsberg
Partner
Chicago

Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues throughout the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, paving the way for successful developments.

Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues thro...

Katriina McGuire
Partner
Chicago

Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degree approach to achieving their objectives.

Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degr...

Jeffrey Merar
Partner
St. Louis

Gayle is a thoughtful and detail-oriented attorney valued by clients for her practical legal counsel.

Gayle is a thoughtful and detail-oriented attorney valued by clients for he...

Gayle Mercier
Partner
Los Angeles |
New York

Josh is a real estate and finance attorney who represents a range of clients in complex real estate and financing transactions.

Josh is a real estate and finance attorney who represents a range of client...

Joshua Mogin
Associate
Chicago

Meghan represents both national and regional real estate owners and developers in all aspects of purchase, sale, development and construction.

Meghan represents both national and regional real estate owners and develop...

Meghan Murphy
Partner
Chicago

Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses a hybrid approach in representing purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants, owners, operators, l...

Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses ...

Justin Newman
Partner
New York

Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach, Zachary delivers practical, tactical, and experienced advice to a diverse clientele that inclu...

Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach,...

Zachary Newman
Counsel
Washington, D.C. |
New York

Kristin is a versatile commercial real estate and finance attorney, concentrating her practice in all aspects of commercial real estate finance and development.

Kristin is a versatile commercial real estate and finance attorney, concent...

Kristin Niver
Counsel
Chicago

Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate matters, including the development, financing, leasing, acquisition and sale of commercial real es...

Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate mat...

Daniel North
Partner
Chicago

Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction matters by stepping into the deal from his client's perspective to offer trusted, practical advic...

Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction ma...

Jack Parrino
Partner
Chicago

Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and investors piece together their real estate projects from start to finish.

Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and inves...

Gary Plotnick
Partner
St. Louis

Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a variety of complicated real estate transactions, including purchase and sales, leasing, financi...

Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a ...

Jennifer Price
Partner
Chicago

Fred represents clients in the sale and acquisition of complex properties and develops innovative strategies to significantly minimize the real estate tax liability of pr...

Fred represents clients in the sale and acquisition of complex properties a...

Fred Richards III
Partner
Los Angeles

Michael is a partner in Thompson Coburn’s Corporate and Securities group and is co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis Practice.

Michael is a partner in Thompson Coburn’s Corporate and Securities group an...

Michael Rosenblum
Associate
St. Louis

Sarah represents clients in a diverse range of transactional and real estate finance matters, including acquisition and sales, development, financing, and leasing.

Sarah represents clients in a diverse range of transactional and real estat...

Sarah Rowan
Partner
St. Louis

Jarrod is the chair of Thompson Coburn's Tax Credits practice.

Jarrod is the chair of Thompson Coburn's Tax Credits practice.

Jarrod Sharp
Partner
Chicago

Shannon represents property owners in real estate tax assessment proceedings in Cook County and throughout the state of Illinois.

Shannon represents property owners in real estate tax assessment proceeding...

Shannon Sheehan
Associate
Chicago

Real estate clients look to Tom as both a trusted advisor and advocate.

Real estate clients look to Tom as both a trusted advisor and advocate.

Tom Thanasouras
Associate
Chicago

Lizzie is an associate in the real estate group where she represents both national and regional real estate owners and developers in all aspects of purchase, sale, d...

Lizzie is an associate in the real estate group where she represents b...

Elizabeth Walter
Partner
Los Angeles

Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small- to mid-sized companies, as well as their principals, in a variety of industries.

Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small...

Barry Weisz
Associate
St. Louis

Andrew is an associate in the Firm's real estate practice.

Andrew is an associate in the Firm's real estate practice.

Andrew White