Devan H. Popat is a partner in the Real Estate practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Devan focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, venture formation, finance and leasing. He advises funds, REITs, high-net worth individuals, operators, developers, financial institutions and insurance companies on all aspects of real estate.  Devan has worked on a broad range of real estate assets, including office buildings, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, airports, vacant land, timberland and multifamily properties. He advises investors and operators in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures.  Devan represents lenders and borrowers in all types of real estate finance transactions, including first mortgage loans, construction loans, mezzanine loans and other structured financings, as well as workouts, loan sales, mortgage and mezzanine foreclosures, and participations. He also represents community, education and philanthropic organizations in real estate and corporate matters, pro bono.