Office Real Estate
In today’s dynamic commercial real estate market, investors, owners, developers, and tenants need experienced and forward-thinking counsel. We handle every aspect of the office real estate life cycle, from acquisition and development to leasing and operations and, ultimately, disposition. We know the market and are able to anticipate changes and proactively take action. This type of big picture perspective is vital to developing the type of business acumen that makes our attorneys exceptional legal counsel and trusted advisors.
We represent several REITs, regularly managing millions of square feet in office buildings, as well as individuals and developers engaged in every stage of the office life cycle for a variety of class assets. We can see clients through buying, developing, or disposing of office real estate in a timely and cost-effective manner.
When negotiating lease documents, we know how to manage the deal. We believe a great lawyer uses successful negotiation tactics to make sure all parties involved are satisfied with the deal. When it comes to the ongoing nature of office management and operations, landlords want the same thing—a lease that will protect their interests while attracting tenants and that will remain marketable to lenders. We pride ourselves on our ability to reach common ground, for the benefit of our client relationships and the advantage it provides in seeing a contract through to signing. For decades, we have maintained a reputation as a premier office leasing firm throughout the state of Texas and beyond.
Alfie Meyerson and Brian Harris Advise Trammell Crow in $521.8M Sale of Austin’s Sail Tower
Jackson Walker represented Trammell Crow Co. in the sale of the iconic Sail Tower, located at 601 West 2nd Street in downtown Austin. The transaction, valued at $521.8 million, marks the largest office property acquisition in Austin in 2024.
Client Results • January 16, 2025
Michael Kuhn Represents Landlord in Shell Oil Co.’s Lease Renewal at 1000 Main
Jackson Walker partner Michael Kuhn represented Union Investment Real Estate GmbH in an agreement with Shell Trading & Supply North America to renew its lease at 1000 Main, located in Houston’s Central Business District. At 259,000 square feet, the transaction was named the largest lease deal in Houston in 2021.
Client Results • January 24, 2022
Luke Franz Leads Representation of Robin Autopilot in Relocation to McKinney, Texas
Following its acquisition of North Carolina-based Mowbot, Robin Autopilot, a leader in robotic mowing technology and the robotics as a service (RaaS) platform, will consolidate its corporate headquarters and relocate to McKinney, Texas, thanks to a grant from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation’s Innovation Fund.
Client Results • June 15, 2021
‘Houston Business Journal’ Names Village Towers Development by Jackson Walker Client Moody National a Finalist for “Project of the Year”
Jackson Walker congratulates Moody National Companies on its Village Towers project being named a finalist for “Project of the Year” in the Office Building or Campus category of the 2021 Landmark Awards.
Client Results • April 26, 2021
Jackson Walker Represents Cadence Bank in Signing 82,215-SF Lease to Relocate Headquarters to Park Towers
With the relocation, about 250 Cadence Bank employees will occupy three-and-a-half floors and a retail branch on the ground floor beginning as early as December 2021. The Bank’s financial advisory services firm, Linscomb & Williams, is also relocating to Park Towers.
Client Results • December 21, 2020
‘Houston Business Journal’ Awards Jackson Walker Client NRG for History-Making Sublease
Last year, Jackson Walker successfully represented NRG Energy Inc., a Fortune 500 integrated power company, in the sublease of its new office space at 910 Louisiana in downtown Houston.
Client Results • May 4, 2018
Jackson Walker Represents NRG in Downtown Houston Sublease Transaction
Jackson Walker real estate attorneys Pat Sharkey and Amanda Sheneman successfully represented client NRG Energy, Inc. in the sublease of its new office space at 910 Louisiana tower in downtown Houston.
Client Results • August 24, 2017
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Michael Kuhn
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and partner Michael Kuhn on April 15, 2025. Michael was a cherished member of our team and a beloved friend to many. His contributions to our firm and the legal community were immense, and his presence will be profoundly missed.
Spotlight • May 6, 2025
Jackson Walker Welcomes Karl Baker to Real Estate Practice in San Antonio
Joining from a San Antonio-based real estate law firm, Karl Baker has a broad and diverse practice covering acquisitions, leasing, and financing across all product types and assisting developers seeking entitlements, incentives, and development agreements from cities, counties, and other governmental entities across Texas.
Attorney News • March 8, 2023
Jackson Walker Expands Real Estate Financing Practice With Addition of Andrew Ingrum and Michelle Vincent Parker
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the expansion of the Finance & Banking practice with the additions of Andrew A. Ingrum and Michelle Vincent Parker as partners in the Dallas office.
Attorney News • November 3, 2021
COVID-19 Shut-Downs Have Law Firms Wondering How Much Real Estate They Really Need | The Mid-Market Report
Real estate partner April Vasquez Leibman was featured in The Mid-Market Report discussing how the mandated work-from-home policies will accelerate the trend toward reduced square footage and more collaborative work spaces.
Mentions • April 20, 2020
