DESCRIPTION
Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreements in Real Estate Transactions
Transform potential liability exposure into strategic advantage through carefully crafted indemnification provisions that protect clients while facilitating successful real estate transactions. This program examines the nuanced drafting and negotiation strategies that determine whether indemnification clauses provide meaningful protection or become sources of unexpected liability. Master the art of allocating risk effectively in complex real estate deals.
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Draft indemnification provisions that survive closing and provide long-term protection for clients
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Navigate the interplay between indemnification agreements and title insurance coverage
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Address environmental liability and regulatory compliance issues through strategic risk allocation
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Structure mutual indemnification arrangements that balance protection with enforceability concerns
Speaker:
Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.
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