Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Effective leasing hinges on industry-specific knowledge—knowledge Eversheds Sutherland has in areas ranging from retail, office and industrial to data centers.

Along with the legal concerns inherent in leasing transactions, business, economic and financial uncertainties are inevitable. That’s where Eversheds Sutherland’s experience sets us apart. When addressing the many legal aspects of leases, our attorneys focus on the issues that are truly important to our clients without getting bogged down in trivialities. We have the industry-specific knowledge necessary to get the best deal, be it in the retail, mixed use, multifamily/affordable housing, office, warehouse or industrial space. We have a dedicated data center practice, devoted to the many specialized aspects of these tech-centric transactions.

Eversheds Sutherland’s nationally recognized team is experienced in virtually every kind of lease activity on a local, regional and national basis, and we regularly represent both landlords and tenants. We pride ourselves on our deal-making attitude and our ability to work with all parties, including the other side's lawyer and broker, in a non-adversarial and cooperative manner. We also understand when time is of the essence in lease negotiations, and move quickly to ensure that deals aren’t thwarted due to lack of information or the inability to finish up paperwork.

Our attorneys represent a wide variety of landlords that lease space across the United States. We represent developers, owners and tenants of shopping centers and are deeply familiar with all aspects of retail leasing matters. Our attorneys possess substantial experience with the special issues involved with office, industrial and data center leases. Our clients include players involved in all aspects of the lease brokerage business, and our experience is exceptionally deep around large, complicated transactions.

Why Eversheds Sutherland

The inside track. We know the industry players and how they view the world. Our experience and special insights allow us to provide our clients with an advantage when negotiating leases.

A dedicated team. Eversheds Sutherland has more than 20 lawyers and legal assistants in our office and industrial development and leasing practice area.

Fast, efficient deals. Our real estate attorneys act quickly and cost-effectively to draft, review, negotiate and document lease agreements and work letters, construction provisions of leases and related documents such as subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements (SNDAs).

The right priorities. We are highly experienced in technical legal concepts such as indemnities, waivers of subrogation, subordination provisions, insurance provisions, provisions regarding the assumption of takeover of existing leases and fire, casualty and condemnation provisions, but we focus on the truly important financial provisions such as rent, work letters, use provisions, assignment and subletting.

Specialized transactions. We work with clients on unique deals, including mineral and timber leases and master leases employed in industrial revenue bond financing.

Industry-specific knowledge. Our deep, wide practice allows our attorneys to drill down into the challenges particular industries face, including retail, office and industrial and mixed use. We also have a dedicated data center practice that includes leasing as part of the practice.

Tech savvy. We understand the intense time pressures often involved in lease transactions and how deals can be derailed when leases fail to be promptly negotiated and documented. We enthusiastically embrace technology and use it aggressively to manage costs and to accelerate delivery and transmit documents and complete of transactions.

Local, regional and national presence. We represent clients in virtually every major market in the United States.

Thought leaders. Our real estate lawyers are active members of key legal and professional associations, including the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, NAIOP, ICSC, ULI, PREA and national, state and local bar association sections and committees.

Nuts and Bolts

• Office
  
  • Represent landlords in leasing first-class office space in Atlanta and throughout the United States
• Retail
  
  • Represent developers and owners of shopping centers and in all aspects of retail leasing matters
• Warehouse and industrial
  
  • Represent owners of warehouses and other industrial properties understand the special issues that can arise with their leases
• Other lease transactions
  
  • long-term ground leases
  • mineral, timber and other natural resource leases
  • master leases of income producing property
  • leases used in industrial development financing transactions
• Brokerage
  
  • Lease brokerage business
  • Negotiating commission agreements, particularly in large, complicated transactions
  • Represent real estate brokers in brokerage matters

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Clients seeking attorneys who understand both legal and financial aspects of lease transactions turn to the team at Eversheds Sutherland. We provide shrewd advice in a fast, cost-efficient way to help clients negotiate the best deals.

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§  “Diversity” section:

o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

§  “Our Awards and Recognitions” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

§  “Our Commitment” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity within the firm and in the legal profession.  We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger, more productive law firm.  We hire and promote qualified lawyers and other professionals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.  We understand that diversity enhances our value to clients by allowing us to staff our client teams with professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives.

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

o   We are committed to working with our clients as they pursue the common goal of a professional workplace where opportunity is available to all.

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