Sidley has frequently represented parties in disputes relating to various types of public and private construction projects, the financing and management of real estate developments, commercial lease litigation and other disputes involving the real estate industry. Our lawyers have handled litigation in state and federal courts, and before arbitration panels, involving claims for extras, delays, defective work, architect and engineer malpractice, bid protests, bond payments, personal injuries, mechanics liens, misapplication of government funds and fraud, among other types of cases. In addition, Sidley has defended firm clients in consumer class actions involving the title insurance industry in state and federal courts across the country as well as regulatory actions brought by governmental agencies against such clients.
The firm has also represented investors and participants in connection with claims arising out of real estate development projects involving the obligations and performance of managing partners and members under operating and partnership agreements, the interpretation of control, voting and payment provisions and a host of other issues.