Scott M. Shuman

Scott is a partner in the Real Estate practice and co-chair of the Retail Real Estate team. He previously served as a member of the Executive Committee.

With decades of experience, Scott advises some of the world’s largest private equity companies; regional, national, and international real estate investment trusts (“REITs”); entrepreneurial and institutional developers; retail property owners; operators; landlords; property managers; and national and international retail and restaurant brands on complex retail and mixed-use real estate matters across the nation. He focuses his practice on retail leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, redevelopment and repositioning projects, financing matters, and day-to-day property management issues for shopping centers, mixed-use developments, and retail portfolios. Clients rely on Scott to help structure, negotiate, and manage sophisticated real estate transactions involving retail centers, outparcel developments, redevelopment strategies, and portfolio operations.

In addition to his substantial leasing practice, Scott has developed a strong reputation for guiding clients through redevelopment and repositioning projects involving existing retail assets, an area where clients value his business-focused perspective and industry experience. He works closely with owners, developers, and operators seeking to modernize retail centers, adapt properties for evolving consumer trends, and enhance the long-term performance of retail and mixed-use projects.

Clients value Scott’s responsiveness, efficiency, and ability to anticipate issues before they become obstacles. He combines deep market knowledge with the firm’s full-service platform to help clients navigate both routine and highly complex retail real estate transactions and operational challenges strategically and seamlessly. He also helps institutional owners, developers, and retail brands manage large retail portfolios and high-volume leasing programs by leveraging technology and streamlined processes to deliver practical solutions across transactions and operational matters.