Commercial Real Estate

San Francisco Commercial Real Estate Attorneys

The AV-rated* law firm of Akay & Associates in San Francisco has the experience to provide dependable advice regarding the negotiation and documentation of a commercial real estate transaction of any scale. We have 20 years of experience with lease transactions, purchase and sale contracts, and development projects. Our knowledge of the practical demands of the real estate industry and California law can help you accurately define your involvement in the industry and protect your investments. Additionally, our background in real estate litigation can help you anticipate and avoid risk while managing your own potential liability. Contact the attorneys at Akay & Associates today for advice relating to your real estate legal matters.

Our commercial real estate clients include buyers, sellers, lessors, lessees, property managers, real estate brokers, and overseas corporations and partnerships who are interested in establishing a presence in the San Francisco Bay Area. Among the real estate transactions we handle are the following:

• Commercial lease agreements, including the negotiation of options, renewal terms and rights of assignment
• Purchase agreements for commercial or industrial properties, or land suitable for residential subdivision development
• Condominium declarations and conversions, and tenants-in-common formations
• Construction defect claims and defense
• Formation and registration of corporations, LLCs, general partnerships and limited partnerships
• Resolution of zoning, land use or conditional use problems before local agencies, including the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
• Rent control issues on behalf of residential landlords
• Negotiations with lenders in initial financing, refinancing and workout situations
• Construction contracts on behalf of owners, developers, contractors or other project participants
• Professional malpractice on the part of the real estate agents, brokers and commercial mortgage officers

Our commercial real estate clients range in size, experience and sophistication, and our lawyers have the experience and understanding of California real estate law necessary to help any client succeed. In addition, Associate Attorney Harjit Sull holds a California real estate broker's license and can help you avoid expensive mistakes by reviewing your proposed agreements.

At Akay & Associates, our extensive experience in business and commercial litigation means that we can enforce your rights and protect your interests, either in court or arbitration. For additional information about the scope of our firm's commercial real estate practice in light of your business's needs, contact us at our San Francisco office.

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