Key Takeaways
- • Kevin Wakefield joined Jones Day as of counsel in the Real Estate Practice at its Dallas office, effective August 4, 2026, transitioning from Hunton Andrews Kurth where he held counsel status.
- • Wakefield specializes in representing banks and institutional lenders across commercial real estate finance transactions, with particular expertise in commercial mortgage and mezzanine lending structures.
- • His practice encompasses the full lifecycle of commercial real estate advisory, including acquisition, sale, development, and leasing transactions for institutional clients.
- • The hire reinforces Jones Day's real estate finance capabilities in its Dallas office, located at 2727 North Harwood Street, Suite 500.
Summary
Jones Day announced the addition of real estate finance attorney Kevin Wakefield as of counsel in its Real Estate Practice at the firm's Dallas office on August 4, 2026. Wakefield joins from Hunton Andrews Kurth, where he was previously employed as counsel.
Wakefield brings specialized expertise in real estate finance to Jones Day's Dallas operations, representing banks and other institutional lenders across a range of transaction types. His practice focuses on commercial mortgage and mezzanine loan arrangements, where he advises lenders on structuring, underwriting, and documentation matters. Beyond debt finance, Wakefield also provides counsel on transactional real estate matters, including the acquisition, sale, development, and leasing of commercial properties for institutional sponsors and borrowers.
The hire reflects Jones Day's strategic priority in expanding its real estate capabilities within its Dallas market operations. Wakefield's client base comprises institutional lenders and commercial real estate sponsors operating nationally, positioning the firm to deepen its involvement in the Dallas region's growing real estate finance practice. His transition from Hunton Andrews Kurth to Jones Day represents a lateral movement that consolidates his client relationships within a broader platform.
Wakefield brings specialized expertise in real estate finance to Jones Day's Dallas operations, representing banks and other institutional lenders across a range of transaction types. His practice focuses on commercial mortgage and mezzanine loan arrangements, where he advises lenders on structuring, underwriting, and documentation matters. Beyond debt finance, Wakefield also provides counsel on transactional real estate matters, including the acquisition, sale, development, and leasing of commercial properties for institutional sponsors and borrowers.
The hire reflects Jones Day's strategic priority in expanding its real estate capabilities within its Dallas market operations. Wakefield's client base comprises institutional lenders and commercial real estate sponsors operating nationally, positioning the firm to deepen its involvement in the Dallas region's growing real estate finance practice. His transition from Hunton Andrews Kurth to Jones Day represents a lateral movement that consolidates his client relationships within a broader platform.
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