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Keith R. Barnett

Proskauer Rose LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Real Estate Law
  • Website:
    http://www.proskauer.com
  • Location:
    One International Place
    Boston, MA 02110-2600
"Keith Barnett has the unique ability to "think 360" and anticipate and overcome issues in all aspects of real estate. He communicates in a crisp, clear, and professional manner. At times, Attorney Barnett appears to be ubiquitous and responds in an impressively timely manner."
"Keith Barnett is a great lawyer."
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Lawyer Bio

Keith Barnett is an experienced lawyer who has developed a successful practice representing clients in all aspects of commercial real estate, including real estate finance, development, acquisitions, sales and leasing. During the course of his career, Mr. Barnett has represented local, national and international clients, including some of the world’s largest publicly traded retailers, investors, developers, pension fund advisors and life insurance companies, among others, in various real estate transactions.

Practice

Mr. Barnett represents national retailers in all their real estate needs, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, permitting and development. He has also represented clients in connection with numerous major real estate developments, including hotel projects, retail developments, office buildings, biotechnology and high technology facilities, residential developments, warehouse and industrial facilities and academic buildings. Mr. Barnett has significant experience in connection with various different real estate finance options including traditional mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments and so-called "bond leases," "synthetic leases” and other accounting and tax sensitive transactions and is a leader in the firm’s Distressed Real Estate Solutions Group, working to advise clients in various positions with respect to options and opportunities, including loan workouts, foreclosure advice and debt and equity restructurings. Mr. Barnett also has a very active practice representing owners and tenants in connection with various leasing transactions and buyers and sellers in connection with both the acquisition and disposition of real estate in all asset classes. Representative clients include investors, developers, retailers, pension fund advisors, life insurance companies, commercial banks, opportunity investors and publicly traded companies, including some of the world's largest publicly traded retailers.

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Award List
  • Additional Information

Education:

  • Harvard University, AB, graduated 1988

Bar Admissions:

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Real Estate Law
 

Awards:

  • Named a "New England Super Lawyer" in the area of real estate law in Boston Magazine (2008-2013)

Special Focus:

  • Commercial
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Hotels
  • Joint Ventures
  • Land Use
  • Shopping Center Transactions
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Transactions
  • Troubled Projects
  • Workouts and Restructurings
  • Zoning
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"Keith Barnett has the unique ability to "think 360" and anticipate and overcome issues in all aspects of real estate. He communicates in a crisp, clear, and professional manner. At times, Attorney Barnett appears to be ubiquitous and responds in an impressively timely manner."

"Keith Barnett is a great lawyer."

"I am the executive director of a nonprofit organization that has been a pro bono client of WilmerHale LLP (previously Hale and Dorr LLP) for nearly 20 years. During that period, attorney Barnett has provided counsel to our charity on a wide range of real estate issues. I am consistently impressed by the depth of his knowledge and expertise, the soundness of his judgment, his patience in discussing and explaining legal options, and his integrity, generosity, and good humor. We could not have found a better attorney to represent the interests of our organization and to help us further our mission."

Kathi Anderson, Walden Woods Project, Lincoln

"Mr. Barnett is able to keep all the details for his transactions in order while keeping up with a hectic pace in order to see the deal to closing."

"Keith has provided excellent service over the years, particularly when the Museum was involved in complex lease negotiations. Keith not only has a thorough understanding of the legal implications of a transaction, but he also brings a real-world perspective to contract negotiations to ensure the Museum's business interests are being well represented. Besides his intellectual abilities, Keith is also a pleasure to work with and is prompt in responding to my inquiries, or when I am seeking legal advice."

John Slakey, Museum of Science, Boston

Firm Details

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Proskauer Rose LLP
http://www.proskauer.com
 
Headquarters
Eleven Times Square
Eighth Avenue & 41st Street
New York, NY 10036-8299
(212) 969.3000
12 Office Locations
in 6 Countries

Brazil

Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil

Rua Funchal, 418

26º andar

São Paulo 04551-060

Brazil

55 11 3045 1250

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China: Global Firms

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Beijing, China: Global Firms

Suite 5102, 51/F

Beijing Yintai Centre Tower C

Two Jianguomenwai Avenue

Chaoyang District

Beijing 100022

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86 10 8572 1800

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France

France

Paris, France

374 rue Saint-Honoré

Paris 75001

France

33 1 53 05 60 00

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Central, Hong Kong

Suites 1701-1705, 17/F

Two Exchange Square

Eight Connaught Place

Central

Hong Kong

852 3410 8000

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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

110 Bishopsgate

London EC2N 4AY

United Kingdom

44 20 7280 2000

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United States

United States

California

California

Los Angeles, CA

2029 Century Park East, Suite 2400

Los Angeles, CA 90067-3010

United States

(310) 557.2900

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District of Columbia

Washington, DC

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 600 South

Washington, DC 20004-2533

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(202) 416.6800

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Boca Raton, FL

One Boca Place, Suite 421 Atrium

2255 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL 33431-7360

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(561) 241.7400

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Illinois

Illinois

Chicago, IL

Three First National Plaza, Suite 3800

70 West Madison

Chicago, IL 60602-4342

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(312) 962.3550

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Louisiana

Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

650 Poydras Street, Suite 1800

New Orleans, LA 70130-6146

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(504) 310.4088

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Boston, MA

One International Place

Boston, MA 02110-2600

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