Donald A. Hammett, Jr. has more than 25 years of experience advising clients on corporate and tax/structure issues, particularly related to the formation and financing of REITs, partnerships, funds and other pooled capital vehicles.

He serves as Dentons’ US Corporate practice group leader and as the managing partner of the Dallas office. He has substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions involving corporate entities and REITS, as well as partnerships, limited liability companies and other pass-through entities. He also has extensive experience in the formation of investment funds, UPREITs, DownREITs and other similar entities.

Don's clients include publicly and privately held companies and REITs, as well as national and regional developers and other companies that finance, own, manage and develop real estate and other assets. He advises clients on the formation of acquisition vehicles and various debt and equity structures, and is a frequent lecturer on related topics.