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How do I help clients with their real estate transactions and related matters?
I help clients navigate commercial real estate transactions with a practical, business-minded approach focused on getting the deal done while anticipating the issues that could create problems down the road. I believe good counsel means recognizing what a client may not have considered, clearly explaining the risks and choices involved, and finding a path forward without over-lawyering the matter.
Drawing on decades of commercial real estate experience
Zach Allen brings nearly four decades of experience to complex commercial real estate transactions, representing owners, developers, purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants and borrowers. His practice encompasses acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, construction and development, with experience across retail, office, industrial, land and multifamily properties—and, increasingly, data centers. Licensed in both Oklahoma and Texas, Zach regularly assists with transactions involving multiple jurisdictions.
Focusing on the complexities of retail leasing
Retail leasing represents a particular strength within Zach’s practice. He has extensive experience negotiating leases with national and regional retailers, often working from tenant-provided forms that can heavily favor the retailer and create significant challenges for landlords. With many retail leases extending 10, 20, 30 years or more, Zach looks beyond the immediate transaction to identify contingencies, obligations and other provisions that could affect a client’s business over the life of the relationship.
Approaching negotiations with pragmatism
Zach views most transactions as an effort by both sides to reach the same fundamental goal: completing a deal that works for everyone involved. Rather than approaching negotiations as a contest to be won, he keeps his client’s objectives at the center while addressing the other party’s legitimate concerns. His experience also helps him anticipate the typical choreography of a transaction and recognize issues or decision points that clients may not initially recognize.
Balancing thoroughness with business priorities
Clients rely on Zach to provide complete and accurate advice without unnecessary complexity. He focuses on explaining what the issues mean from the client’s perspective, what decisions need to be made, what risks warrant attention, and what steps should follow. He also works collaboratively with the firm’s Real Estate team, delegating work when appropriate to promote efficiency, meet deadlines, and keep transactions moving.
Bringing specialized experience to the closing table
Zach’s work also includes commercial real estate financing, primarily representing property owners and borrowers and serving as Oklahoma local counsel when out-of-state lenders and lead counsel need assistance with Oklahoma property. His approach combines technical knowledge with an ability to anticipate what can go wrong, keep negotiations productive, and help clients reach closing with documents that support—not unnecessarily restrict—their business plans.