Real Estate Continues To Hold Interest Of Family Offices
Private funding has become a more important part of real estate's financing puzzle as the industry has navigated a couple of rocky years. As high-net-worth investors gathered at a conference with experts in finance and real estate last week, they offered plenty of signs the fit will remain strong.
Private Equity Propels Lenders Counsel Inner Circle
Firms putting together large, complex real estate deals often pick their lender's legal counsel, especially in rapidly evolving areas like data centers. Attorneys say the practice makes deals more efficient, but it has prompted ethical questions.
Attorneys Go Old School To Get Data Centers Approved
Data centers are key to making cutting-edge technology available in today's digital era, but attorneys say the secret to getting the projects approved is old-fashioned legwork.
Real Estate Continues To Hold Interest Of Family Offices
Private funding has become a more important part of real estate's financing puzzle as the industry has navigated a couple of rocky years. As high-net-worth investors gathered at a conference with experts in finance and real estate last week, they offered plenty of signs the fit will remain strong.
Private Equity Propels Lenders Counsel Inner Circle
Firms putting together large, complex real estate deals often pick their lender's legal counsel, especially in rapidly evolving areas like data centers. Attorneys say the practice makes deals more efficient, but it has prompted ethical questions.
Attorneys Go Old School To Get Data Centers Approved
Data centers are key to making cutting-edge technology available in today's digital era, but attorneys say the secret to getting the projects approved is old-fashioned legwork.
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