Closing Asset Purchase, Stock Purchase, and Merger Transactions Involving Real Estate

Summary

This practice note discusses the steps necessary to close the real estate portion of an asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger transaction (referred to herein as M&A transactions). The note discusses both real estate specific closing requirements and general closing requirements that can potentially impact real estate assets. Closing requirements that are specific to other asset classes commonly conveyed in M&A transactions are beyond the scope of this practice note.