Profile
Kimberly S. LeCompte represents owners and developers of residential and commercial condominiums, multifamily buildings, office buildings, mixed use projects and marinas in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development, leasing, dispositions and financings. Key clients include: Bayview Financial, L.P., GL Homes of Florida, The Related Group, Mast Capital, Rockpoint Group, Kolter, ResiBuilt Homes, Greystar, Kimco, and Albertsons.
Concentrations
- Real estate
- Land development
Capabilities
Experience
- Representation of The Related Group and its joint venture partners in the acquisition of numerous properties throughout Southern and Central Florida and loan closings for various condominium and multifamily projects, including approximately $940M in 2015.
- Representation of GL Homes in the negotiation of its various land loans, A&D and construction credit facilities.
- Representation of Mast Capital in the $72.5 million acquisition of the Conrad Miami Hotel in Brickell. The transaction covers 203 hotel rooms, the rooftop amenity deck, and a rental program for 41 of the 116 condos in the building.
- Representation of Swerdlow Companies, as co-counsel in connection with the negotiation of a ground lease with the City of North Miami and $30 million infrastructure loan from Ladder Capital on behalf of a joint venture between Swerdlow Companies and LeFrak Organization.
Recognition & Leadership
- Shortlisted, Euromoney, "Women in Business Awards -Real Estate Lawyer of the Year," 2024
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2020-2024
- Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Real Estate, 2018-2023
- "Up and Coming," 2017
- Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
- Selected, Daily Business Review, "Top Dealmaker of the Year – Construction Finance Category," 2016
- Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, "Law Firm of the Year" in Real Estate Law, 2015
- Team Member, a Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022
- Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
- Selected, Top Dealmaker Finalist - Retail Category, Daily Business Review, 2010
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," 2009
- Big Sister Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, School to Work Program, 2014-2016
- Member, American Bar Association
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- B.A., University of Michigan
Admissions
- Florida
- New York