William N. Harris, an accomplished real estate lawyer with extensive experience handling major commercial property transactions, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in the firm’s Charlotte, North Carolina, office.
Harris advises clients in the acquisition, development, financing and sale of office, retail, mixed-use and multifamily properties, and he assists companies with commercial leases. He represents developers, lenders, investors and business tenants in real estate projects in the Charlotte market and nationwide. His practice has included representing developers of retail “power centers” and single-tenant retail stores, and assisting lending institutions with the disposition of their owned real estate. Harris advises corporate clients on real estate matters and serves as local counsel to institutional owners of local properties.
Best Lawyers in America has recognized Harris for real estate law annually since 2009. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED-AP) through the Green Building Certification Institute. He comes to McGuireWoods from K&L Gates.
“William’s knowledge of commercial real estate transactions and financings ̶ from start to finish ̶ strengthens our capabilities in Charlotte, the Southeast and nationally,” said John Grieb, chair of the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Department. “We’re fortunate he is bringing his 25-plus years of experience to McGuireWoods.”
“McGuireWoods has a premier national real estate practice and I know my clients will benefit from the depth and breadth of skills the firm offers,” Harris said. “I’m excited to join this outstanding team.”
McGuireWoods’ real estate group represents investors, developers, financial institutions and Fortune 100 companies in matters throughout the United States and abroad. Eight of the firm’s U.S.-based real estate lawyers are ranked by Chambers USA in its 2015 guide and the firm’s real estate practice is ranked in Legal 500’s Europe, Middle East & Africa 2016 guide.
“William is well-known for his work advising clients on major commercial real estate deals in the Southeast and throughout the country, and we’re pleased that he is bringing that experience to McGuireWoods,” said Scott Vaughn, managing partner of the firm’s Charlotte office.
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