Our team includes attorneys experienced in zoning, land use, and permitting—particularly in the urban and regulatory environments of Boston and greater Massachusetts. We represent clients before the Boston Planning & Development Agency, Zoning Board of Appeal, Zoning Commission, and local boards of assessors. We understand the nuances of city planning and municipal processes, and we help clients secure the approvals and tax treatment they need to make projects viable.

Financing is another strength. We represent borrowers in real estate finance transactions involving construction loans, permanent loans, CMBS financings, sale-leasebacks, and recapitalizations. We also advise joint venture partners, fund sponsors, and institutional investors structuring deals with long-term strategic outcomes in mind. Our attorneys are well-versed in navigating these multifaceted transactions, helping clients align capital with opportunity.

Leasing is a core component of our practice. We represent landlords and tenants in commercial leasing negotiations for office, retail, and industrial space—across single-asset deals and complex multi-site portfolios. Our approach is hands-on and detail-oriented. We don’t lose sight of the big picture, but we make sure every clause aligns with our client’s risk tolerance and operational goals.

We’re also known for our strength in guiding clients through the real estate aspects of corporate transactions. We support business clients with asset purchases, mergers, entity structuring, and tax strategy involving significant real property interests. We understand how real estate fits into broader business goals—and we tailor our guidance accordingly.

Our clients’ real estate interests often extend beyond Massachusetts, and so does our experience. We represent national clients doing business in the Commonwealth, as well as Massachusetts-based entities with operations across the country. When out-of-state matters require jurisdiction-specific insight, we collaborate with trusted counsel local to that area to deliver seamless, effective representation. We also serve as leasing counsel for a major financial institution, handling their office and retail leasing needs in multiple locations throughout the country. No matter the location, our clients rely on us for consistent, efficient guidance.

Rubin Rudman has been at the helm of iconic, transformative real estate developments in Boston over the last half century, including Boston Harbor Hotel and Rowes Wharf, Government Center Garage, Bulfinch Tower, Center Plaza, the Langham Hotel, Post Office Square and the renovated South Station, among many others. Today, we’re behind the city’s emerging life sciences corridors and mixed-use districts. While the Real Estate industry has evolved, our role has remained constant: serving as indispensable partners to the people and institutions shaping Boston and the northeast.