Sydney Murphy is a partner in the Real Estate team at Mercier & Valez. Based in Chicago, United States, Sydney has more than 8 years of experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions. Sydney negotiates complex commercial leasing and financing transactions. Sydney advises developers, investors and tenants on acquisitions, dispositions and leasing. Sydney has extensive experience with land use, zoning and environmental due diligence. Earlier in Sydney's career, Sydney worked as a clerk for a respected judge, which sharpened Sydney's analytical abilities. Sydney frequently speaks at industry conferences and contributes articles to leading legal publications. Sydney is a member of the Law Society and various professional associations related to real estate, and actively mentors junior lawyers within the firm. Outside of practice, Sydney volunteers with local charities and enjoys hiking and photography. Sydney’s combination of technical expertise, international perspective and dedication to client service makes Sydney a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal landscapes. Sydney approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount. Sydney stays abreast of evolving regulatory developments and leverages Sydney's knowledge to help clients anticipate challenges. Sydney thrives in cross-border matters, coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams and delivering seamless service. Sydney is known for Sydney's ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for executives and boards of directors. Clients appreciate Sydney's responsiveness and Sydney's knack for crafting innovative solutions to difficult problems. Sydney approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount.
