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Working primarily with publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and commercial real estate owners, Gil Uhlhorn advises clients on the acquisition, disposition and financing of real estate assets. He also assists with long-range planning, leasing and day-to-day issues encountered by owners of real estate. In the past five years alone, Gil has assisted public and private clients in more than $2.3 billion worth of real estate purchase and sale transactions and $11 billion in financing transactions.
Working primarily with publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and commercial real estate owners, Gil Uhlhorn advises clients on the acquisition, disposition and financing of real estate assets. He also assists with long-range planning, leasing and day-to-day issues encountered by owners of real estate. In the past five years alone, Gil has assisted public and private clients in more than $2.3 billion worth of real estate purchase and sale transactions and $11 billion in financing transactions.
Additionally, Gil represents local, regional and national business owners and developers on real estate and corporate matters, and serves in the capacity of outside general counsel to several smaller companies, advising on a variety of business-related legal matters. His practice includes:
Real Estate – Representing clients in the acquisition, development, financing, ownership, operation and disposition of various real estate projects, including multi-family properties, shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, and industrial buildings; representing commercial and residential developers in development transactions and financings; and, representing landlords and tenants in office, retail and industrial leases, subleases and ground leases.
REITs – Working with traded and non-traded REITs in the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties and in the negotiation of credit facilities with institutional lenders and agencies for the purchase and financing of such properties.
Financial Transactions – Representing borrowers and lenders in a variety of real estate and asset-based loan transactions, including loan participations, defeasance transactions and credit enhancements on bond transactions.
Memberships
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Memphis — Membership Committee
NAREIT
Lex Mundi — Real Estate Committee
Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Bar Association — Member
Lambda Alpha International
Dixon Gallery and Gardens — Trustee; Treasurer
University Club of Memphis — Past President and Board Member
MpactMemphis — Founding Board Member
Former Board Member: Alliance For Nonprofit Excellence, Ptolemy Memphis, Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Phoenix Club, Landmark Community Bank
Working primarily with publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and commercial real estate owners, Gil Uhlhorn advises clients on the acquisition, disposition and financing of real estate assets. He also assists with long-range planning, leasing and day-to-day issues encountered by owners of real estate. In the past five years alone, Gil has assisted public and private clients in more than $2.3 billion worth of real estate purchase and sale transactions and $11 billion in financing transactions.
Memberships
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Memphis — Membership Committee
NAREIT
Lex Mundi — Real Estate Committee
Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Bar Association — Member
Lambda Alpha International
Dixon Gallery and Gardens — Trustee; Treasurer
University Club of Memphis — Past President and Board Member
MpactMemphis — Founding Board Member
Former Board Member: Alliance For Nonprofit Excellence, Ptolemy Memphis, Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Phoenix Club, Landmark Community Bank
We represented Whitestone REIT in connection with the amendment and restatement of its $515,000,000 syndicated unsecured credit facility ($715,000,000 accordion...
Representation of Williams Sausage Company, a producer of fresh and fully cooked sausage, bacon, and sandwiches for retail and food service customers, in its sale to Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Representation of National Guard Products, Inc., a family-owned and full service supplier of aluminum extrusions company, in its acquisition of Anemostat Door Products, Inc, the largest manufacturer of metal vision frames and door louvers in North America. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 2000
cum laude
Washington and Lee University - B.A., 1997
cum laude
Education
University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 2000
cum laude
Washington and Lee University - B.A., 1997
cum laude
Tennessee, 2000
Admissions
Tennessee, 2000
"Gaillard Uhlhorn has experience across the full gamut of real estate finance and property acquisitions. His clients include REITs and various other commercial real estate owners." Client feedback: "He is an amazing attorney who understands the business side of things." "Gil is an excellent attorney and a great person to work with."
