H. Hales

Specialties & Capabilities

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Languages Spoken

Korean, English

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP offers a comprehensive and globally integrated approach to real estate law, serving a diverse clientele from developers and institutional investors to landlords, tenants, borrowers, and lenders. With one of the world’s largest full-service real estate teams, the firm is adept at navigating complex property and investment challenges across various asset classes.

Their expertise spans the complete project lifecycle, encompassing finance, structuring, purchase, development, asset management, sale, and the realization of returns. The firm prides itself on forward-thinking, technology-enabled project management and a creative approach to legal challenges, backed by extensive knowledge of global property markets.

The Commercial Development and Leasing team comprises seasoned international dealmakers who support clients through every stage of commercial development and leasing. They manage significant assets for leading firms and offer cross-disciplinary services including construction, environmental, planning, and tax. Their deep knowledge covers a wide array of commercial real estate asset classes, such as data centers, energy, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, office, retail, and public venues.

In Real Estate Disputes, Eversheds Sutherland assists clients in both avoiding conflict and pursuing property litigation when necessary. They emphasize risk management and dispute avoidance, while also possessing the robust experience required to succeed in court. The firm advises all parties involved in the development process, from owners to management companies, providing high-quality legal advice with a focus on cost predictability and pragmatic solutions.

For Real Estate Finance, the firm’s lawyers are experts in all legal issues surrounding real estate financing, assisting major lenders and borrowers. They have advised on some of the sector's most significant deals, offering insights into market dynamics and the ability to navigate difficult transactions. Their services cover a full range of financing options, including senior debt, mezzanine financing, and securitizations, acting for major domestic and international banks as well as alternative institutional lenders.