SMGQ Law

The real estate and lending division of SMGQ Law represents foreign investors, developers, lenders, equity funds, lenders, and joint ventures in residential and commercial real estate transactions. The company serves as a title and closing agent for residential and commercial purchase and refinance transactions. The real estate matters have involved properties ranging from single-family homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings to office buildings, malls, and retail buildings. The company additionally represents property owners in the development, lease, finance, leasing, and sale of residential land. The clients are advised on the choice of the operating entity, structuring the entity and preparing all documents. These consist of operating, partnership, and joint venture agreements as well as loan documents including mortgages (first and second), construction loans, promissory notes, mortgages, and collateral assignments. The business also reviews and drafts financing statements, guaranties, and other instruments. The business also drafts and negotiates many lease agreements and purchase and sale agreements for finished projects. The company has also financed these transactions with conventional mortgage loans and refinancings.