Commercial Real Estate Attorneys

In a market where commercial real estate transactions face constant scrutiny and complexities, A.Y. Strauss’s commercial real estate attorneys provide transactional and litigation counsel for a wide range of real estate matters. We represent a broad client base including developers, private equity funds, institutional investors, and hospitality companies in acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, and joint ventures, and have successfully closed billions in transactions on behalf of our clients. We are highly skilled at deal negotiation and structuring, purchase and sale agreements, transaction and loan documentation, coordination and management of due diligence materials, and third-party selection and management to guide clients seamlessly through the transaction process, all while nurturing the relationships that are so valuable in this industry.

Beyond transactions, our litigation team provides skilled representation in commercial real estate matters, including complex commercial foreclosures and loan workouts on behalf of lenders and borrowers, claims for breaches of contract between purchasers and sellers, and disputes between commercial landlords and tenants.

Our Approach to Commercial Real Estate

As a leading commercial real estate law firm, our goal is to close transactions efficiently while safeguarding our clients’ interests across every stage of execution. We understand that deals often need to close under compressed timelines. We maintain critical accessibility for clients and counterparties alike and anticipate obstacles before they materialize. This commitment to deal momentum and cultivating relationships has established A.Y. Strauss as a sought-after firm that recognizes in commercial real estate, execution velocity can determine a transaction’s success.

Our Commercial Real Estate Legal Services

A.Y. Strauss supports our clients across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, finance, leasing, and joint ventures. Our team has extensive experience in complex commercial lease and loan reviews, deal structuring, due diligence, and land use compliance, ensuring seamless transaction execution and effective dispute resolution. We also provide litigation counsel in commercial real estate matters, including complex commercial foreclosures and loan workouts on behalf of lenders and borrowers, claims for breaches of contract between purchasers and sellers, and disputes between commercial landlords and tenants.

Acquisitions and Sales

In a transaction landscape defined by volatile cap rates and shifting investor priorities, A.Y. Strauss provides market intelligence that informs strategic decision-making throughout the acquisition and disposition process. Our attorneys specialize in acquisitions and sales across the full spectrum of commercial properties—office buildings, shopping centers, and industrial portfolios to multifamily properties, hotels, and more — with meticulous attention to due diligence protocols that mitigate your risk exposure.

Real Estate Finance

A.Y. Strauss is the commercial real estate law firm of choice for commercial lenders and borrowers who value relationship continuity. Throughout the course of our respective careers, we’ve helped close billions in financing with the speed and attention to detail required when everything is on the line. With the deal velocity that today’s compressed transaction windows demand, we deliver unmatched execution across the full spectrum of debt structures—from portfolio and securitized loans to ground lease financings, sale-leasebacks, mezzanine loans, loan portfolio acquisitions, and more.

Commercial Property Leasing

Whether in New York and New Jersey and their competitive submarkets or across the U.S., A.Y. Strauss has earned trust on both sides of the table, representing both landlords and tenants, in commercial lease negotiations and transactions. Our commercial leasing practice addresses critical concerns across office, retail, and industrial assets—delivering lease structures that protect long-term asset value.

Joint Ventures

A.Y. Strauss’ Joint Venture team helps the country’s leading developers, investors and sponsors combine their many strengths to capitalize on their shared opportunities and mitigate their shared risks. From preparing subscription agreements, joint venture and complex operating agreements to fairly protecting various interests of sponsors, limited partners, general partners, and others, we provide wholly objective advice and insights that help parties successfully enter, profit from, and efficiently exit commercial real estate joint ventures.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Our attorneys advise on the real estate aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions, helping clients evaluate property assets within larger business transactions. We conduct specialized due diligence on real estate holdings, reviewing title matters, lease obligations, and potential liabilities that may affect transaction valuation. Our legal team works closely with corporate counsel to structure joint venture arrangements that optimize real estate investment while achieving broader business objectives. We draft and negotiate documentation addressing property transfers, leasehold assignments, and continuing real estate obligations following business combinations.

Land Use

A.Y. Strauss’ Land Use attorneys help clients navigate the complexities of obtaining development approvals, defending developmental rights, and navigating local and state land use ordinances and regulations at each phase of the development process. Our land use attorneys represent builders, developers, and owners of projects of all types, including residential, industrial, retail, office and mixed-use development, and regularly appear in front of municipalities throughout the state and region. Our extensive experience enables us to evaluate projects holistically, suggest alternatives when needed, and engage stakeholders to address community concerns. Our team collaborates regularly on due diligence, title issues, and easement evaluations to ensure seamless project completion.

Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Learn how the firm’s relationship-first approach can help you execute your next commercial real estate transaction with the speed and certainty the current climate demands. In a market where transactions can stall over technicalities and lawyers can be roadblocks rather than facilitators, the A.Y. Strauss deal team has earned its reputation as deal-closers.

Our experienced commercial real estate attorneys have navigated billions in transactions across multiple cycles — allowing us to share institutional knowledge that helps our clients navigate market challenges. For clients tired of hearing “that won’t work” from their counsel, A.Y. Strauss offers a refreshing alternative: critical accessibility, straight-talk advice, and the proven ability to close even the most complex transactions.