To adequately identify and address deal-killing issues, M&A deals require not only close consideration of financial and legal risks, but also a thorough physical due diligence process to comprehensively address environmental risks and liabilities. John Insall, LEP discusses how environmental liability affects private equity.

CALIFORNIA—GlobeSt.com speaks <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> with four California-based Voit managing directors to get their take on the macro and micro challenges and opportunities the real estate markets faces this year.

NEW YORK CITY—Appointee John Kessler, who has worked at Fortress Investment Group and Morgan Stanley, brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the position.

PHOENIX—Berkadia recently originated a $29.8 million loan for the acquisition of Midtown on Main, a multifamily property located at 2121 W. Main St. in Mesa.