Commercial Real Estate

CW attorneys assist both landlords and tenants by guiding through all aspects of commercial lease transactions. We have extensive experience across many real estate product types, including office, industrial/ warehouse and retail. Our leasing work includes national leasing portfolios, operating leases, ground leases, corporate headquarter leases, subleases, build-to-suit leases and sale-leaseback transactions, for both landlords and tenants. We also handle leasing-related documentation, such as landlord waivers, construction work letters, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements and recognition agreements.

Our Approach

We focus on understanding our clients’ needs and goals. CW commences by preparing, negotiating and completing lease transactions on terms that support and advance our clients’ then current strategic objectives, as well as future needs. CW lawyers guide our clients with strategic and business insights and practical advice that help simplify and expedite complex leasing issues. We understand how real estate businesses function and how business people think. We expect our clients to rely upon legal skills and pragmatic business acumen to navigate challenges and issues involving approvals, permits, construction, operating expenses, energy efficiency, profitability, leverage, REIT accounting, and liability protection. We know what lenders will agree to and what makes a tenant lease capable of being financed.