NEW YORK, NY and WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - May 04, 2015) - Broadening its real estate expertise, King & Spalding has recruited Jennifer Morgan to its New York office and Chris Hoffman to its Washington, D.C. office as partners in its real estate practice. They join King & Spalding from Kirkland & Ellis, where both lawyers were partners.
"Jennifer and Chris' experience will add even greater depth to our team of dedicated professionals in the real estate industry. We are looking forward to drawing on their expertise in real estate acquisition, disposition and joint venture work and their work with non-U.S. investors to expand our platform and continue to help us focus on answers for our clients. We are pleased to welcome them to our New York and D.C. offices," said Sarah Borders, leader of King & Spalding's real estate practice group.
Morgan focuses her practice on real estate private equity, advising pension funds and fund sponsors as well as other institutional investors on negotiating and structuring joint ventures and fund formations, including private real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other structured investments. Morgan has been recognized for her real estate expertise by Chambers USA, Legal 500, America's Leading Lawyers for Business and "Super Lawyers," as well as in a 2013 Fortune magazine feature on "Women Leaders in the Law." Morgan is an Adjunct Professor of real estate transactions at Columbia Business School and a Lecturer at Columbia Law School. She received a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from Emory University Law School with distinction and Order of the Coif merits. She began her legal career at King & Spalding.
Hoffman's practice focuses on representing U.S. and non-U.S. clients in forming real estate private equity funds and joint venture arrangements. He also counsels and represents real estate private equity clients on dispositions, acquisitions, development, financings and leasing and management of real estate and real estate-related assets and companies. Hoffman received a B.A. from University of Virginia and a J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School.
"Chris and I are looking forward to working with our new colleagues to expand the real estate and transactional capabilities of the firm," said Jennifer Morgan. "The firm's work and people, including its significant real estate presence, makes King & Spalding the right place for us."
About King & Spalding
Celebrating more than 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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