VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its real estate practice with the addition of Tarun Chandran, who joins as a partner based in Chicago. Mr. Chandran brings considerable experience in commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions to VLP.
“Tarun is a terrific addition to the group. Chicago is a large real estate market and with the addition of Tarun we can provide local service to our existing clients with Chicago-based projects. Tarun’s addition also adds substantial depth to the group, particularly with respect to leasing and private equity transactions. We’re excited to have him join us as VLP’s real estate practice continues to grow,” said Byron Rodriguez, chair of VLP’s real estate group.
Mr. Chandran brings significant experience representing clients in complex real estate transactions, including sale-leaseback transactions, joint ventures, financings and the acquisition and disposition of commercial property. He has counseled corporate and private equity clients in relation to the real estate aspects of corporate transactions, including platform and add-on acquisitions and dispositions. In addition, Mr. Chandran has extensive experience in commercial leasing, representing both landlords and tenants, including office, retail, hospitality and industrial leasing. He has also represented bankrupt debtors in connection with the assumption and rejection of leases and clients in connection with the purchase of real property assets out of bankruptcy.
Prior to joining VLP, Mr. Chandran practiced at Paul Hastings LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Hereceived his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2003, where he was an Executive Editor for the Journal of Law Reform, and has a B.A. (cum laude) in History from the University of Michigan (2000). Mr. Chandran was recognized as an Illinois Rising Star in SuperLawyers Magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
“I am excited to be joining VLP’s dynamic real estate practice”, said Mr. Chandran. “The top tier real estate and tax experience at VLP, coupled with an efficient billing model that does not rely on leverage, provides an excellent platform from which to represent my clients in all aspects of their business transactions. I look forward to working with my new partners at VLP in growing our practice, particularly in Chicago.”
