“Miles & Stockbridge is a respected Baltimore-based practice known for assisting REITs in a range of significant corporate transactions. The law firm is recognized for its experience in M&A and the representation of special committees.” – Chambers Overview

Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners USA, a go-to guide in the legal industry, has once again ranked the Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs: Maryland Counsel) practice at Miles & Stockbridge on its list of leading law firms nationwide. In addition to ranking Miles & Stockbridge as one of only three firms nationally, it recognized J.W. Thompson “Topper” Webb and Scott R. Wilson, who both earned a top national Band 1 ranking for their work with REITs. Scott also is ranked in Corporate/M&A in Maryland.

Topper Webb, Principal

Topper is recognized as “highly regarded for his skill advising clients on substantial REIT transactions.” During the Chambers interview, a client shared that “Topper is an outstanding corporate M&A and Maryland REITs lawyer.”

Scott Wilson, Principal

Scott, the Chairman, President and CEO of the firm, is known for his “considerable knowledge of Maryland corporate law matters.” Scott also is recognized in Corporate/M&A in Maryland. One client described him as “even-tempered and able to digest information on the fly. He provides practical and actionable advice.”

Maryland REIT Practice

Miles & Stockbridge is a leading law firm for Maryland REITs and corporations involved in special situations and strategic transactions, and for potential acquirers of Maryland REITs and out-of-state counsel seeking support on complex matters involving Maryland REITs. Miles & Stockbridge is known for offering creative solutions to corporate governance challenges and to strategic alternatives faced by many REITs. What sets Miles & Stockbridge apart in this practice area is that our lawyers have an extensive mergers and acquisitions practice beyond specialized Maryland corporate law issues. Our experience managing complete complex transactions supports and enhances the Maryland REIT counsel role and permits us to add significant value for our clients beyond our Maryland expertise. Additionally, we are able to leverage our experience handling substantial litigation arising from REIT mergers and acquisitions, creating a seamless and comprehensive legal services experience for our clients during each REIT transaction and matter. In addition to providing Maryland counsel to support national firms, Miles & Stockbridge has taken the lead representation of parties in public REIT mergers and acquisitions.

Click here for the news release with all the firm’s Chambers rankings.