Craig L. Evans 816.691.3186e-mail| vCard
Catherine M. Hauber 816.691.3207e-mail| vCard
Delivering national-class expertise at Midwest value – our REIT group consists of experts in the areas of real estate, corporate finance, environmental, tax and creditors' rights who are widely regarded as preeminent practitioners in their fields by industry observers such as Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America. Long known as a leading Midwest transactional firm, Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP brings seasoned professionals to bear on projects at a fraction of the cost required by our competitors on the coasts. Our high level of partner involvement, and lower cost structure, makes us the firm of choice for our REIT clients to handle their most complex and time-sensitive transactions.
Practice Overview Our REIT group lawyers advise clients at all stages of the REIT business cycle and possess a deep understanding of the issues facing REITs during the current economic crisis. The ability of our lawyers to deliver practical advice is a key reason our clients view us as a key business partner rather than merely a "hired gun." Scope of Service Our service portfolio is broad and sophisticated enough to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for all of our clients' legal service needs, including: Real Estate Matters: Real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing (operating, financing and ground leases) and foreclosures. Capital Formation: Public and private offerings of debt or equity, medium term note programs and bank credit facilities. General Corporate Matters: Corporate governance, executive compensation and corporate compliance. Securities Law/SRO Compliance: Compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, state blue sky laws and the rules and regulations of self-regulatory organizations such as the NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX. Mergers and Acquisitions: Mergers and asset and stock acquisitions, as well as tender offers, roll-ups and joint venture acquisitions. Environmental Matters: Compliance with regulatory requirements and developments under major federal environmental laws including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Oil Pollution Act, Superfund and other federal, state and local requirements. Tax Matters: Structuring of UPREITs and DOWNREITs, organizational issues, REIT income tests, asset tests and distribution requirements, prohibited transaction issues, property foreclosure issues, taxable REIT subsidiaries and IRS rulings. Of Note Lawyers in our REIT group are members in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and are frequent speakers on real estate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, environmental, bankruptcy and tax issues at local, regional and national seminars.
Our REIT group lawyers advise clients at all stages of the REIT business cycle and possess a deep understanding of the issues facing REITs during the current economic crisis. The ability of our lawyers to deliver practical advice is a key reason our clients view us as a key business partner rather than merely a "hired gun."
Our service portfolio is broad and sophisticated enough to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for all of our clients' legal service needs, including: