Davis Polk partner and Real Estate practice co-head Michael Rishty was quoted in Law360 discussing key real estate trends in 2026.

The article states that attorneys are expecting sports real estate to be a theme in 2026, with college athletic departments using their real estate as a source of revenue.

Noting that private equity has emerged as a source of funding for sports real estate deals, Michael said, “There is definitely more institutional capital playing around the sports world, including the real estate aspects.”

4 Real Estate Sectors To Watch In 2026Law360 Real Estate Authority (December 22, 2025) (subscription required)