Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions
Real Estate
Acquisition, Disposition, and Structuring of Commercial Real Estate Transactions
WH Burkley represents developers, investors, owners, and lenders in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate assets. We provide practical, business-focused counsel to help clients structure transactions efficiently, manage risk, and achieve their investment objectives.
Real estate transactions often involve complex legal, financial, and operational considerations. We work closely with clients to navigate these issues and execute transactions that align with broader business strategies and long-term asset value.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
• Structuring and negotiating acquisitions and sales of commercial real estate assets
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
• Coordinating due diligence, title review, and closing processes
• Advising on risk allocation and transaction execution
Transaction Structuring and Strategy
• Designing ownership and investment structures for real estate assets
• Advising on joint ventures, partnerships, and co-investment arrangements
• Coordinating with corporate and tax considerations
• Structuring transactions to support long-term asset performance
Due Diligence and Risk Management
• Reviewing title, survey, environmental, and zoning matters
• Identifying transactional and operational risks
• Coordinating with lenders, consultants, and third-party advisors
• Developing strategies to mitigate risk and preserve value
Portfolio and Institutional Transactions
• Acquisition and disposition of multi-property portfolios
• Supporting institutional and repeat real estate investors
• Coordinating multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Advising on strategic portfolio expansion and disposition
Integration with Financing and Development
• Coordinating transactions with financing structures and lender requirements
• Aligning acquisitions with development and construction strategies
• Supporting repositioning, redevelopment, and value-add investment strategies
• Integrating legal strategy with long-term asset management plans
Practice Group Leader
Tyler S. Bobes, Chair
Tyler’s practice is national in scope, and he serves as a trusted advisor to publicly traded companies, Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs), private equity funds, lenders, family offices and other private and public developers and owners of commercial real estate.
216.928.2891
Our Approach
- Align transaction strategy with investment objectives and asset performance goals
- Move matters forward efficiently from due diligence through closing
- Coordinate across real estate, corporate, tax, and financing considerations
- Focus on managing risk while maximizing asset value
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and practical execution
Why WH Burkley
- Practical, business-oriented real estate transaction counsel
- Experience across acquisitions, dispositions, and complex deal structures
- Ability to manage risk while supporting investment and growth strategies
- Integration with corporate, tax, and financing capabilities
- Responsive, partner-level service
Recognition
Chambers & Partners | USA
- Band 2 – Real Estate (Ohio)
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Construction Law
- Band 1 – Real Estate Law
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 2 – Litigation – Real Estate
- Band 3 – Litigation – Construction
- Band 3 – Litigation – Environmental
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Real Estate Law
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 3 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 3 – Litigation – Real Estate
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.