REAL ESTATE The firm also has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisition, construction development, leasing, and financing of commercial and residential property . The firm represents lending institutions, including Citibank, N.A., in handling secured lending transactions, as well as foreclosures and "workouts." The firm also has extensive experience in the conduct of real estate private placements, and the applicable federal and state legal requirements for the sale of such securities. The litigation division of the firm also has thorough expertise and extensive experience in the handling of issues and disputes arising out of real estate acquisition, development, construction and management.