Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Law Partner
Gresham Cahn LLC is a boutique commercial real estate law firm dedicated to delivering strategic legal solutions for national, regional, and local clients. With over 15 years of collaborative experience, Christine Gresham and Lisa Cahn have built a practice rooted in mutual respect, industry expertise, and a client-first philosophy. Our attorneys specialize in high-impact transactions, including leases, acquisitions, and airport concessions, serving as an extension of our clients' teams. We prioritize practical problem-solving over rigid legal formalities, combining objective analysis with deep industry knowledge to achieve optimal outcomes. Our success stems from a commitment to responsiveness, transparency, and long-term client relationships.We actively engage with clients' business goals, offering tailored counsel that aligns with their strategic objectives. As lifelong learners, we stay at the forefront of industry trends through continuous professional development and active participation in national conventions. Our culture balances professional rigor with personal well-being, ensuring our team remains energized and focused on delivering exceptional results. This approach has earned us recognition as trusted advisors in the commercial real estate sector, with a track record of over 1,054 annual transactions across 534 properties. We measure our achievements by our clients' success, maintaining an unwavering dedication to excellence in every matter we handle.
Services
Commercial Leasing
Airport Procurement
Real Estate Acquisitions
Due Diligence
Legal Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in commercial real estate law
- Our team provides tailored, solution-driven legal strategies
- We maintain long-term client relationships built on trust and results
- Our attorneys are nationally recognized industry experts
- We combine objective legal analysis with deep business understanding
Services
Commercial Leasing
We draft and negotiate comprehensive lease agreements, amendments, and related contracts while providing strategic counsel for post-execution interpretation. Our team handles complex lease assignments, franchise agreements, and collateral assignments with precision. With deep industry knowledge, we ensure legal compliance while protecting clients' business interests throughout the leasing lifecycle.
Airport Procurement
Our attorneys specialize in airport procurement processes, reviewing RFP responses for legal compliance and negotiating ground leases with governmental entities. We represent both landlords and tenants in concession sublease agreements, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements while maximizing business opportunities in aviation real estate transactions.
Real Estate Acquisitions
We handle complete real estate acquisition and disposition processes, including drafting purchase agreements and conducting thorough due diligence reviews. Our team manages title and survey analysis, closing document preparation, and transaction execution for property owners and business clients seeking seamless real estate transfers.
Due Diligence
Our due diligence services include comprehensive document review, abstracting, and risk assessment for real estate transactions. We identify potential legal issues in property records, ensuring clients make informed decisions while minimizing post-acquisition complications through meticulous analysis of title, survey, and regulatory compliance documents.
Legal Compliance
We ensure clients' real estate transactions meet all legal requirements through proactive compliance assessments. Our team reviews joint venture agreements with ACDBEs, negotiates SNDAs and estoppels, and provides guidance on regulatory frameworks to mitigate legal risks while maintaining transaction efficiency.
People
Christine L. Gresham
Partner
With 15+ years in commercial real estate law, Christine combines legal expertise with practical business insight. Her career spans diverse roles from mentee to adversary, shaping her client-focused approach to complex transactions.
Lisa R. Cahn
Partner
Lisa brings extensive experience in real estate transactions, leveraging her industry knowledge to deliver strategic legal solutions. Her collaborative approach with clients and peers has been instrumental in building the firm's success.
Marisa Kish
Senior Associate Attorney
Marisa specializes in commercial leasing and real estate transactions, applying her legal expertise to support clients' business objectives while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.
Nick Dierman
Affiliate Attorney
Nick provides specialized legal counsel for complex real estate matters, combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving to address clients' unique transaction challenges.
Lisa K. Yee
Executive Assistant
Lisa ensures operational efficiency through meticulous administrative support, facilitating seamless communication and coordination across the firm's legal transactions and client services.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you specialize in?
We focus on leasing transactions, airport concessions, property acquisitions, due diligence reviews, and legal compliance for real estate professionals nationwide.
How do you approach client relationships differently?
We act as an extension of clients' teams, combining legal expertise with business understanding to deliver practical solutions aligned with their strategic goals.
What experience sets your firm apart?
Our attorneys have 15+ years of combined experience handling 1,054+ annual transactions across 534 properties, with national recognition in commercial real estate law.
How do you handle complex lease negotiations?
We employ strategic negotiation techniques while maintaining compliance, focusing on creating mutually beneficial agreements that protect clients' business interests.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide legal representation for commercial real estate matters across North America, with particular expertise in airport concessions nationwide.
