Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP’s practice is led by Daniel LeBey in Richmond, who focuses on REIT securities offerings. Chris Mangin heads the REIT tax team from the firm’s Washington DC office. The firm handles a range of REIT transactions, including capital market activities such as equity and debt securities. The team has latterly been involved in mergers between publicly traded REITs, as well as mergers and acquisitions of both public and private REITs. Washington DC-based Greg Cope provides advice on all aspects of REITs, from initial formation to corporate governance, joint ventures, and corporate finance. Chris Green has a notable presence in DC and is recognized for his expertise in corporate finance. Playing a key role in the Richmond office, the bedrock of Paige Anderson‘s practice is federal income tax, tax-related issues for public and private REITs, and tax planning for both equity and mortgage REITs.