Practice Area

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Real Estate

Trusted legal guidance for developers, investors, and businesses involved in complex commercial real estate transactions.

What We Handle

Providing Steadfast Support with Real Estate Transaction Matters

Real estate transactions comprise a significant portion of Miller Berger’s transactional practice. In that regard, Miller Berger, LLC provides comprehensive legal services to buyers, sellers, landlords, developers, investors, and property managers throughout the Chicago area. We skillfully assist our clients with the purchase, sale, development, leasing, management, and financing of residential and commercial properties, including office and medical buildings, manufacturing facilities, industrial land, retail properties, and multifamily housing.

Miller Berger handles large commercial transactions, including asset purchase agreements, buy-sell agreements, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate buyouts, loan agreements, real estate purchase and sale contracts, purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), real estate purchase agreements (REPAs), and sales and leasing contracts.

Key services include:​

  • Purchases and Sales: Assisting clients in the purchase or sale of all forms of residential and commercial properties, including the negotiation of real estate purchase and sale contracts, performance of due diligence, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Leasing: Drafting and negotiating lease agreements, addressing terms and conditions, rent structures, renewal options, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Financing: Advising clients on financing and loan agreements.
  • Development and Construction: Providing legal counsel on land development projects, zoning regulations, permits, and approvals required for construction. Addressing legal issues related to land use, environmental regulations, and construction contracts.
  • Property Management: Advising clients on property management agreements, lease administration, tenant disputes, legal compliance, and evictions.
  • Land Use and Zoning: Providing guidance on zoning regulations, permits, approvals from local governmental authorities, and annexation/de-annexation. Attending zoning board meetings.
  • Real Estate Litigation: Representing clients in all manner of real estate disputes, including breach of contract and commercial contract claims, real property disclosure act claims, construction disputes, title issues, landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, and other related matters.
  • Environmental Compliance: Assisting clients with environmental regulations and obtaining NFR letters from the IEPA for contaminated properties.

Our team works to ensure our clients receive experienced legal guidance and representation throughout every stage of a real estate transaction, commercial acquisition, or related litigation matter. Please contact us for more information or to discuss your particular real estate needs.

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Need Legal Guidance?

Whether you’re negotiating a contract, planning a business transaction, resolving a dispute, or preparing for growth, Miller Berger provides responsive legal counsel for businesses throughout the Chicago area.