Ashley B. Wingfield

Over sixteen years of real estate law experience. Deep expertise in transactions in a wide range of industries. Guides national clients through deals from initial phases to acquisition and disposition.

Whether her clients are leasing retail space, investing in a multifamily project, moving corporate headquarters, finishing construction on a distressed project or transforming run-down malls into vibrant lifestyle centers, Ashley Wingfield’s expertise guides them through every step.

From the initial structuring to acquisition and disposition, Ashley focuses on complex retail, office, mixed-use, resort and multifamily residential projects. She negotiates joint venture agreements with institutional partners, the assembly of private fund and tenant-in-common investors and the purchase and sale of equity interests in various real estate projects, including REITs. She manages complex acquisitions and large-scale property developments and represents developers in addressing leasing, subdivision, utilities, reciprocal easements, common interest communities, special districts and condemnation issues.

Ashley's construction experience involves the drafting and negotiation of agreements with contractors, construction managers and architects, and coordinating large-scale mechanic’s lien settlements. Her practice also includes asset-based financing, including CMBS loans, mezzanine finance transactions, note purchases, loan modifications, work-outs and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. Ashley has extensive experience with multifamily borrowing, including both conventional and agency financing (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac).

She is the chair of the firm's Opinion Letter Committee.