Practice Areas

Planning & Development

Representative Matters

$183,000,000

LAND SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN NEW JERSEY

Represented seller/developer in connection with $183,000,000 land sale and development agreement for industrial park property in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

$110,000,000

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SALE IN NEW JERSEY

Represented seller in connection with $110,000,000 sale of industrial building in Warren County, NJ.

$90,000,000

LAND SALE FOR MULTIFAMILY PROJECT IN NEW JERSEY

Represented developer in connection with $90,000,000 acquisition of entitled land for development of a 200-unit multifamily project in Morris County, NJ.

Acquisitions and Sales

At each stage of an acquisition or sale transaction, buyers and sellers can count on MSW to work diligently and efficiently to protect and advance their unique interests and achieve their objectives.

MSW regularly represents developers, owners, businesses and individuals in the acquisition and sale of all real estate asset types, including office, industrial, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality and R&D facilities. We work closely with our clients and their teams through the structuring, negotiation, due diligence, financing and closing stages of an acquisition or sale, and assist clients in the formation of real estate holding entities and joint ventures.

MSW attorneys regularly draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements with necessary contingencies for financing and land use approvals, analyze applicable land use regulations and review and address complex title and survey matters. MSW attorneys coordinate and provide advice on the due diligence activities of outside consultants, including environmental consultants, project planners and engineers.

The firm’s attorneys also regularly negotiate and close mortgage loans and tax incentives that finance property acquisition and development, drawing on the firm’s expertise in real estate finance and economic incentives.

About MSW

At Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW), we are more than legal advisors. We are integral partners in the commercial real estate and construction industries.

With offices in Newark and New York City, our nationally recognized boutique law firm is dedicated exclusively to serving the unique needs of real estate developers, investors, lenders and contractors navigating the complexities of the commercial real estate and construction industries.

Every attorney at MSW is immersed in the world of commercial real estate and construction law. Our singular focus allows us to deliver sophisticated, practical solutions tailored to each client’s objectives. We represent clients in a broad range of matters, including complex real estate and commercial transactions, banking and financing, land use and development approvals, and high-stakes litigation. Our team’s deep industry knowledge enables us to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and drive successful outcomes at every stage of a project or dispute.

Practice Group Leaders

Kellen F. Murphy

Kellen F. Murphy

Managing partner
VCARD
Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy

Partner
VCARD
Jessie Lucas

Jessie Lucas

CEO
VCARD

MSW’s practice is built on a foundation of comprehensive service and strategic insight. We routinely guide clients through the procurement of planning, zoning, and development approvals, and we excel at securing real estate and economic development incentives such as tax credits, abatements, exemptions, and other forms of non-dilutive financing for complex real estate development projects. Our attorneys bring a wealth of experience from top national and regional law firms, as well as high-level governmental positions, ensuring that our clients benefit from both private and public sector perspectives.