Lawrence J. McFarland

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2025 Represented clients through the entire transaction process in real estate, loan and corporate transactions, including negotiation of terms and drafting of documentation. Directed real estate transactions for financial institutions, including lending, OREO and branch acquisition (purchase and lease). Advised public and private clients in strategic planning to enhance shareholder value, including share repurchase/tender offer transactions, holding company formations, anti-takeover measures, corporate succession, board of director duties, and raising capital. This includes all aspects of merger and acquisition transactions including the regulatory application process. Counseled clients with respect to third party vendor agreements and outsourcing contracts. Advised clients with respect to development and construction legal matters. Managed legal aspects of corporate and financial operations while general counsel for a national student housing development and management company. Advised clients on the acquisition, development, leasing, management and disposition of office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties nationwide.