Hogan Lovells US LLP

Premier REIT firm Hogan Lovells US LLP is the go-to firm for many public REITs and represents a large number of prominent and upcoming REITs as company or underwriter’s counsel in the US. Due to the firm’s international presence it is also well-versed in advising on any potential cross-border matters. The practice has a top notch REIT tax team and is well-versed on REIT M&A transactions as well as IPOs, joint ventures, capital markets, and corporate governance. The practice is jointly led by David Bonser and Cristina Arumi from Washington DC. Bonser is a well known REITs lawyer with over 30 years of experience advising public and private companies on corporate, securities, and partnership transactions. He specializes in assisting real estate companies with raising capital. Arumi leads on the the REITs tax space, focusing on tax aspects of capital markets and complex M&A. Mike McTiernan advises public REITs on corporate and securities matters from Washington DC, while Josh Scala advises REIT clients such as Welltower on tax issues from San Francisco. Washington DC-based REIT M&A expert Stacey McEvoy is also noted for her prowess in M&A and joint venture transactions. Newly promoted partner Lauren Clarke is also key to tax aspects of REIT transactions and divides her time between Denver and New York. Washington DC-based Prentiss Feagles is a prominent lawyer in REIT tax.