Acquisition and Dispositions

At Rider Clayton, we represent property owners, investors, developers, family offices, and private equity firms in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate. Our clients are experienced dealmakers who understand that risk is part of the equation—and that managing it well is the key to unlocking opportunity.

With decades of experience structuring complex commercial real estate deals, we offer both legal insight and business foresight. We help our clients structure transactions that advance their goals while protecting their legal and financial interests.

Sophisticated Insight with Personal Service

Chris Rider and Harry Clayton bring more than 45 years of combined experience, including many years working together in the real estate departments of nationally respected law firms. They founded Rider Clayton in 2022 to deliver the same level of sophistication and skill, along with the personal attention and efficiency of a boutique commercial real estate practice.

Many of our clients have worked with us for years—some, for decades. Others are referred to Rider Clayton by those who know and trust our work. In commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, our clients count on us for peace of mind, knowing that we are relentlessly detail-oriented and proactive.

At Rider Clayton, we manage risk and remove legal and practical obstacles so our clients can complete their deals, realize their visions, and advance their business interests. Our clients don't need legal counsel to tell them what they can’t do; they rely on us to help them figure out how to do it.

Strategic Legal Counsel for Buyers and Sellers of Commercial Real Estate

We see ourselves as partners in our clients’ success. That means being thorough, responsive, and strategic at every stage of a transaction. We advise clients on a full range of commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including:

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Due diligence reviews and risk assessment
• Negotiation of title insurance coverage
• Entity structuring
• Financing and capital stack structuring
• Closing and post-closing matters

We handle transactions involving office buildings, industrial properties, multi-family housing, retail centers, mixed-use developments, and raw land. These deals can be complex and unpredictable; our role is to make them run smoothly for our clients. In these matters, the devil is in the details. Fortunately for our clients, so are we.