Practice

Real Estate

Building Ambition: Your Partner in Real Estate Success

Sheppard guides owners, investors, developers and lenders through every stage of real estate, from acquisitions to disputes.

With one of the nation’s most versatile real estate practices, we deliver innovative solutions for every transaction and asset class.

Experience Across Every Asset Class and Transaction Type 

Sheppard’s Real Estate team handles projects of every size and level of complexity, from single-asset acquisitions to multibillion-dollar mixed-use developments.

We represent clients in acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, real estate finance, joint ventures and public-private partnerships, as well as workouts, restructurings and related litigation. Our experience spans all property types, including office, data centers, industrial, multifamily, retail, hospitality, residential, life sciences, education and infrastructure. 

Clients value our ability to combine deep market knowledge with a collaborative, problem-solving approach. Our lawyers are known for delivering practical, responsive and efficient business-focused advice. Real estate is a relationship-driven world, and we take pride in building long-term partnerships based on trust, transparency and consistent performance across market cycles. 

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Areas of Focus

Acquisitions and Dispositions
Representing owners, developers and investors, we deliver efficient, market-savvy counsel for acquisitions and sales across asset classes, capital stacks and markets. Our practical guidance prioritizes speed, risk allocation and value preservation from diligence to closing. We manage transactions of all sizes, ensuring cohesive strategies that align with business goals and drive real estate success.
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Commercial Leasing
Combining commercial insight with precision, our team provides comprehensive leasing counsel across asset classes and deal sizes. Our experienced negotiators guide landlords, tenants, and investors through complex leasing structures nationwide, ensuring tailored solutions. We represent property owners and corporate tenants in all forms of leasing, from single-location agreements to national programs, balancing business goals with legal accuracy.
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Common Interest
With national capabilities and deep experience, we support clients in structuring, governing, and selling complex common interest and mixed-use developments. Sheppard turns residential and commercial subdivision projects from blueprint to reality. We advise on formation, governance and sales, navigating DRE approvals, ensuring compliance and crafting tailored solutions for master-planned communities, mixed-use towers and branded developments.
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Distressed Real Estate Loan Workouts and Enforcement
Sheppard provides strategic counsel to lenders and investors. We navigate loan defaults, restructurings, and remedies, preserving collateral value for lenders and converting distressed debt into opportunities for investors. With expertise across real estate, finance, and litigation, we deliver pragmatic solutions that maximize value and drive successful outcomes.
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Real Estate Finance
We deliver comprehensive, relationship-focused counsel for real estate financing across all asset classes and capital structures. Our national platform provides the depth and insight needed to execute complex, sophisticated deals. We represent banks, lenders and private equity sponsors in all types of financings, including construction, mezzanine and portfolio recapitalizations. From origination to enforcement, we manage a loan’s full life cycle with unmatched transactional and litigation strength. 
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Litigation
Sheppard offers strategic, cost-effective solutions for real estate disputes, including lease, ownership, and property conflicts. Our collaborative litigators handle breach of contract, landlord-tenant issues, foreclosures and more. With lean staffing, a focus on early resolution and integrated strategies, we deliver practical, efficient results. From single-property cases to multistate portfolios, we protect your property interests with precision and care. 
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Public-Private Partnerships
From financing to construction, Sheppard manages every phase of P3 delivery, bridging public and private interests to bring ambitious infrastructure and development projects to life. Our team collaborates with governments, institutions and investors to deliver innovative solutions for complex public-private projects nationwide. We provide tailored guidance for transformational initiatives that align public goals with private enterprise, creating meaningful community impact.
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