Digital and technological advancements have disrupted the way the real estate sector conducts business at every phase – from design and construction to risk assessment and maintenance. Buildings in the office, residential and retail sectors are incorporating automation and control technologies into ground up developments, including access control systems, energy management features, predictive equipment maintenance systems, and electronic payment devices.
Our cross-disciplinary real estate technology team has significant experience advising clients on the issues surrounding the intersection of technology and commercial real estate. Developers, owners, landlords, and tenants are susceptible to the risks presented by technology-enabled real estate and must take proactive steps to minimize their vulnerability to cyberattacks, loss of data, and loss of access to confidential information – risks that were virtually non-existent in the real estate sector until recently. Every day, we help clients navigate the complexities of developing, building, leasing, owning, and managing real estate in a digital age where excellent cell service is mandatory, WiFi must be fast and uninterrupted, and tenants require the latest and greatest technology with each and every upfit.
We have represented developers, owners, investors, property managers, tenants, and telecommunications and software companies across the U.S. in matters involving Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), building life safety, wireless internet and cable wiring systems, technology-enhanced building infrastructure, Internet of Things (IOT), technology licensing, and data privacy. Our attorneys are adept at navigating the integration of IOT into real estate and business projects through the use of hardware sensors. Our in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry, evolving technologies, and data privacy directives, and our broad client base enable us to provide solutions that help clients leverage opportunities that align with their business goals and navigate legal challenges.
Our real estate technology team has an in-depth understanding of the unique issues that arise when the fields of technology and real estate intersect. We offer an informed perspective, developed from decades of work at the forefront of technological change. We provide exceptional client service in the following areas: