Sarah Borchersen-Keto

Jennifer Weiss of Greenberg Traurig sees concern among public REITs regarding transaction safe harbor rules.

Governance specialist Jim Hanks of Venable says proxy access has become a major issue.

Ross Prindle of Duff & Phelps says Notice 15-02 brings greater transparency to share prices.

Catherine Nance of the Center for Audit Quality says audit deficiencies can be misleading.

Sandy Presant of Greenberg Traurig sees opportunities for lenders who can refinance coming debt maturities.

Tom Wilkin of PwC says new standard addresses concerns about off-balance sheet transactions.

Mike McGillis of Tetra Tech says upfront analysis of assets key to long-term success.

Merged company would continue to focus exclusively on Marriott and Hilton brands following $1.3 billion transaction.

Prentiss Feagles of Hogan Lovells expects government to cooperate with industry to enact FIRPTA changes.

Spencer Levy of CBRE highlights dynamic between fundamentals and market sentiment.

Bob O’Brien of Deloitte sees REITs paying close attention to cost structures.

Dave Levy of Skadden Arps says spinoffs often increase taxes.