Partner Brian R. Sahn Interviewed by the Long Island Business News for the Article, “Real Need for Knowledge – Commercial Real Estate Lawyers’ Jobs Have Become Increasingly Complex”

May 23, 2014 – Real Estate Partner Brian R. Sahn was interviewed by the Long Island Business News for the article, “Real Need for Knowledge – Commercial Real Estate Lawyers’ Jobs Have Become Increasingly Complex.”

The article summarizes how over the last decade, commercial real estate has changed for attorneys, who need to stay on top of new laws and market trends in environmental, land use and financing matters.” “There are a lot more subspecialties in handling real estate transactions,” said Sahn …”As an attorney quarterbacking the transaction, you must have knowledge and be able to pull experts in the different areas.”

Brian R. Sahn concentrates his practice in all facets of commercial real estate transactions, including representing clients in purchase and sale agreements; acquisition financing transactions; industrial/economic development projects; and commercial lease agreements in the office, retail and industrial markets. Brian has extensive experience in real estate brokerage matters, including representing clients in connection with real estate portfolio management service agreements, corporate global solutions agreements, lease administration agreements and disputes over commissions and entitlements. Mr. Sahn represents several large public and private companies concerning their real estate portfolios, involving the management, disposition and acquisition of corporate real estate holdings, frequently involving complex environmental, title and facilities problems. In addition, he represents many clients in connection with ground-up real estate development projects, and institutional lenders in commercial real estate and multi-family loan transactions. Mr. Sahn also has represented defense contractors in facility closures and divestitures, and in negotiations with local redevelopment agencies and municipal representatives.

Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP

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