Philip F. Head

Philip F. Head is a seasoned real estate attorney who represents private equity funds, developers, syndicators, and investors in the multifamily housing sector. With extensive experience in structuring joint ventures and layered ownership, he has successfully handled acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing deals totaling more than $9.5 billion in value.

Philip earned his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Vanderbilt University and later received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law. His strong academic foundation supports his sophisticated transactional work across various sectors of the real estate industry.

Philip regularly counsels clients on financing strategies involving Freddie Mac Seller Services, Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing, and HUD/FHA insured programs. These tools help investors navigate complex regulatory landscapes while securing funding for multifamily projects nationwide.

Philip also advises owners, developers, and tenants in office, industrial, retail, and healthcare developments. His work includes drafting and negotiating leases for both standalone and multitenant properties, supporting growth across commercial markets with a focus on client objectives and deal efficiency.

Philip is actively engaged in the real estate community through memberships in the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA for his accomplishments in real estate and project finance law.

Philip F. Head brings a deep understanding of real estate finance and development to each matter he handles. Through collaborative partnerships and a keen grasp of market dynamics, he continues to help clients achieve their investment and operational goals with clarity and precision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
• Member, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties
• Member, International Council of Retail Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Tennessee College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  BA with Cum Laude

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