Jacobus D. Machalow

Jacobus D. Machalow focuses his legal practice on representing investors, real estate funds, and developers in complex transactional matters. His work centers on structuring joint ventures, funds, and financing arrangements while guiding clients through acquisitions, dispositions, and capital strategies with a practical and business-focused approach.

Jacobus completed his education with strong academic distinction and leadership involvement. He earned a B.A., with high honors, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005. He later received a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2008. During law school, he was recognized as a Harno Scholar and served as an Associate Editor of the Law Review.

Jacobus advises clients across all major real estate asset classes, supporting equity and debt financing transactions from initial structuring through closing. He regularly negotiates acquisition, disposition, and financing documentation while helping clients align legal frameworks with commercial objectives in competitive and evolving real estate markets.

Jacobus has extensive experience handling workouts and restructurings involving real estate financing structures, including matters affected by financial distress. He assists clients in evaluating available options, renegotiating transaction terms, and navigating sensitive negotiations with a focus on preserving value and addressing financial complexity.

Jacobus regularly represents fund managers, private investors, private equity funds, pension fund advisors, and developers in mergers, fund investments, and governance matters. His work includes advising on governance structures, control provisions, and investment terms designed to promote transparency, alignment, and effective decision-making throughout the investment lifecycle.

Jacobus brings a solution-oriented mindset to each engagement, emphasizing clarity, efficiency, and risk awareness. He is admitted to practice in California and is known for providing consistent guidance and thoughtful legal strategies that support smooth execution across complex real estate and investment transactions.

Jacobus D. Machalow continues to help clients navigate sophisticated real estate matters with confidence and precision. His practice reflects a steady commitment to delivering clear legal guidance, supporting informed decisions, and helping clients achieve durable outcomes in complex transactional and investment environments.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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