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Abraham U. Kannof

Abraham U. Kannof

Partner

Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
T 404.322.6134
abe.kannof@nelsonmullins.com
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Abe focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He regularly represents real estate developers, investors (including a mix of individual investors, REITs, and private equity firms), and hotel operators as it relates to the purchase and sale of real estate, title and survey analysis, development work, negotiation of loan documents, joint-venture agreements, and hotel...

Abe focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He regularly represents real estate developers, investors (including a mix of individual investors, REITs, and private equity firms), and hotel operators as it relates to the purchase and sale of real estate, title and survey analysis, development work, negotiation of loan documents, joint-venture agreements, and hotel management agreements. In addition to his extensive development, investment, and hospitality experience, he regularly represents commercial tenants and landlords in a variety of contexts including retail, office, and industrial; ground leasing, new construction properties, and second-generation space; and sale/leaseback transactions. 

Abe has a particular knack for sifting through the fine print to identify important items which most align with his clients’ business and growth goals. With deep experience in navigating all phases of the market cycle and capital stack, he remains eager to help the firm’s clients weather a variety of economic conditions, capitalize on market opportunities, and re-position, as needed, during the current cycle and beyond.

Beyond his professional life, Abe enjoys traveling abroad, learning new things, listening to and playing music, and spending quality time with his family.

Abraham U. Kannof

management agreements. In addition to his extensive development, investment, and hospitality experience, he regularly represents commercial tenants and landlords in a variety of contexts including retail, office, and industrial; ground leasing, new construction properties, and second-generation space; and sale/leaseback transactions. 

Abe has a particular knack for sifting through the fine print to identify important items which most align with his clients’ business and growth goals. With deep experience in navigating all phases of the market cycle and capital stack, he remains eager to help the firm’s clients weather a variety of economic conditions, capitalize on market opportunities, and re-position, as needed, during the current cycle and beyond.

Beyond his professional life, Abe enjoys traveling abroad, learning new things, listening to and playing music, and spending quality time with his family.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • Abraham has, among other examples, served as counsel to condominium sponsors in connection with the development of luxury residential apartment buildings located in New York City; has represented the developer of a large Orlando-area entertainment center in borrowing $200M+ of senior and mezzanine financing; has represented buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale, as applicable, of individual apartment units in the New York and Miami areas; has negotiated long-term commercial leases on behalf of restaurant tenants, charter schools, and retail chains; and has advised clients on the formation of business relationships, organizational restructuring, and termination of business partnerships.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Real Estate Associate in the Miami, FL office of an international law firm (2015-2017)
  • Real Estate Associate in the New York office of an international law firm (2013-2015)
  • Writing Instructor, Emory University School of Law (2013)
  • Intern, American Cancer Society, Inc., Office of Corporation Counsel (2011)
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • Abraham has, among other examples, served as counsel to condominium sponsors in connection with the development of luxury residential apartment buildings located in New York City; has represented the developer of a large Orlando-area entertainment center in borrowing $200M+ of senior and mezzanine financing; has represented buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale, as applicable, of individual apartment units in the New York and Miami areas; has negotiated long-term commercial leases on behalf of restaurant tenants, charter schools, and retail chains; and has advised clients on the formation of business relationships, organizational restructuring, and termination of business partnerships.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Real Estate Associate in the Miami, FL office of an international law firm (2015-2017)
  • Real Estate Associate in the New York office of an international law firm (2013-2015)
  • Writing Instructor, Emory University School of Law (2013)
  • Intern, American Cancer Society, Inc., Office of Corporation Counsel (2011)

Media

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Restructuring Commercial Real Estate Leases During COVID, Law 360, Co-Author (April 16, 2020)
Restructuring Commercial Real Estate Leases in the COVID-19 Era, Co-Author (March 30, 2020)

Features

We are NM – High Potentials: Abe Kannof (Nov. 6, 2024)
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Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

Abe focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He regularly represents real estate developers, investors (including a mix of individual investors, REITs, and private equity firms), and hotel operators as it relates to the purchase and sale of real estate, title and survey analysis, development work, negotiation of loan documents, joint-venture agreements, and hotel... management agreements. In addition to his extensive development, investment, and hospitality experience, he regularly represents commercial tenants and landlords in a variety of contexts including retail, office, and industrial; ground leasing, new construction properties, and second-generation space; and sale/leaseback transactions. 

Abe has a particular knack for sifting through the fine print to identify important items which most align with his clients’ business and growth goals. With deep experience in navigating all phases of the market cycle and capital stack, he remains eager to help the firm’s clients weather a variety of economic conditions, capitalize on market opportunities, and re-position, as needed, during the current cycle and beyond.

Beyond his professional life, Abe enjoys traveling abroad, learning new things, listening to and playing music, and spending quality time with his family.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

  • Abraham has, among other examples, served as counsel to condominium sponsors in connection with the development of luxury residential apartment buildings located in New York City; has represented the developer of a large Orlando-area entertainment center in borrowing $200M+ of senior and mezzanine financing; has represented buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale, as applicable, of individual apartment units in the New York and Miami areas; has negotiated long-term commercial leases on behalf of restaurant tenants, charter schools, and retail chains; and has advised clients on the formation of business relationships, organizational restructuring, and termination of business partnerships.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Real Estate Associate in the Miami, FL office of an international law firm (2015-2017)
  • Real Estate Associate in the New York office of an international law firm (2013-2015)
  • Writing Instructor, Emory University School of Law (2013)
  • Intern, American Cancer Society, Inc., Office of Corporation Counsel (2011)

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, JD, cum laude (2013)
    • Executive Symposium Editor, Emory International Law Review
  • Emory University, Goizueta Business School, MBA (2013)
  • Vanderbilt University, BA, Political Science, minor in Music (2008)

Admissions

  • Georgia
  • New York
  • Florida

Industries

Insights

Restructuring Commercial Real Estate Leases During COVID, Law 360, Co-Author (April 16, 2020)
Restructuring Commercial Real Estate Leases in the COVID-19 Era, Co-Author (March 30, 2020)

News

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The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.