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Veteran Real Estate Lawyer Tether Joins Morrison & Foerster

Thomas E. Tether (Photo by Gittings Photography)

Former Lendlease Group general counsel Thomas E. Tether has joined law firm Morrison & Foerster’s Global Real Estate Group. He comes to the firm from Lendlease Group, an international property development, construction and infrastructure company.

“Tom’s in-depth understanding of issues pertaining to construction law and disputes and public-private partnerships further strengthens our group’s offerings,” said Jeffrey Temple, co-chair of the firm’s U.S. Real Estate Group. “Tom has a long track record of success in the real estate space, and we are confident that he will be a great asset to our clients.”

Over a 16-year career with Lendlease, Tether served in various leadership roles, most recently as general counsel for Lendlease Americas. At Morrison & Foerster, Tether will, among other roles, counsel clients on real property acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures and partnerships, and the financing and development of all real estate asset classes.