Commercial Real Estate

Legal built for CRE

About Our Services

Proviso partners with developers, owners, operators and occupiers of commercial real estate, enabling the legal infrastructure for your business. Our founder has represented some of the largest REIT and real estate developers in monumental transactions: QTS in its sale to Blackstone, Kite Realty Group in its acquisition of Retail Properties of America, Carey Watermark in the creation of Watermark Lodging Trust, and many others. Our attorneys have dedicated their careers to the industry.

Operational mindset that matches yours

Repeatable systems for managing leasing, contracts and compliance across portfolios

Tech-enabled process

Industry-focused attorneys and professionals

Context and expertise for your most significant deals

Developers and Owners

Proviso supports real estate owners and developers in purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing, construction and vendor contracting, general counsel and M&A services. 

Coverage spans all major asset classes:

Office

Multifamily

Retail

Industrial

Data Center

Medical

Lodging

Corporate Occupiers

Whether leasing new office, retail or distribution space, relocating or expanding your workforce, acquiring property or subleasing space, turn to us for practical, tailored solutions to your CRE needs. 

Brokers

We help protect your clients and bring deals to a close.

Construction & Design (AEC)

Proviso represents general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers in construction contracts, general compliance, joint ventures, partner buyouts and other transactions.

Property Managers

You face a myriad of issues every day: property management agreements, vendor contracts, personnel issues, safety regulations. Bring order to your contracts and compliance function with Proviso.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear It From Our Clients

“Great job supporting and advising on a buy-side acquisition, from due diligence through to closing. the table stakes competencies are all there, and the communication, responsiveness, and availability were all extremely helpful … the team also went above and beyond their scope to handle document production and other activities that would have normally been the responsibility of the seller's counsel”

Dean Avgiris

The Mobile Locker Co.

“Delivers outstanding legal support, expertly handling our legal reviews and compliance needs with clarity and precision. their practical approach and timely communication have made navigating complex issues seamless”

Shawn McCoy

Precision Safe Sidewalks

“Handled all legal aspects with great care and competence moving us through all hurdles to a successful closing”

Palma Bordan

Richmond Advantage

“Extremely responsive and knowledgeable, understands the nuances of my business … and has a great network of specialists when more niche needs arise”

Joe Foster

Chester Companies,
a collection of home services businesses

“Quick, seamless, and transparent. they helped me with some critical documents for my business and turned everything around ahead of schedule”

Jason Lalk

Remote Growth Partners

“Extremely responsive and on top of things even though our timelines fell over December holidays… super grateful”

Daniel Solid

BlueRyse

“Able to work on accelerated timelines as needed for quick turnarounds. we're happy with the outcome and looking forward to continuing to work with Matt and his team for any future legal needs”

Roy Walker

Carroll Mechanical

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Resources

The Latest From Proviso

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Feb 17, 2026

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Matt Bowles

Resources

The Latest From Proviso

Learn from tools and tips, and stay current with sector perspectives.

Feb 17, 2026

|

Matt Bowles

Resources

The Latest From Proviso

Learn from tools and tips, and stay current with sector perspectives.

Feb 17, 2026

|

Matt Bowles