Construction loans and investor agreements are what get projects off the ground. But whether you're financing a mixed-use development, syndicating a real estate deal, or investing in a GC's latest venture, the legal structure has to do more than “close.” It has to anticipate delays, cost overruns, and the thousand things that can go wrong in between.

At Elkhoury Law, I help developers, investors, and lenders navigate the legal landscape around construction capital—so the deal gets done right, and the project doesn’t stall later.

Real World Construction Loans and Equity

No two deals are the same, but every construction project needs money. If a project developer doesn’t have the capital to self-fund, project capital typically comes from one (or more) of the following:

🏦 Construction Loans

• Short-term, interest-only loans used to finance ground-up construction or major renovations

• Often tied to draw schedules, percentage completion milestones, and inspection reports

• Usually convert to permanent financing or are refinanced post-completion

💰 Private Investment & Equity

• Capital from individuals, family offices, or institutional investors

• Often structured through joint ventures, LLCs, or preferred equity arrangements

• May include profit-sharing, priority distributions, or exit rights at sale/refi

Whether debt or equity, the legal documents must match the business goals—and protect against risk if construction takes a wrong turn.

How Elkhoury Law Supports Construction Capital Transactions

I provide legal counsel that bridges the gap between construction realities and financial expectations. Whether you’re funding, building, or betting on a project, I help you structure the deal—and enforce it if things go sideways.

Loan Agreement & Term Sheet Review

• Reviewing and negotiating construction loan documents:

  • Draw schedules and disbursement procedures

  • Conditions precedent to funding

  • Borrower covenants tied to project milestones

  • Default triggers and lender remedies

• Helping align loan requirements with construction contracts, insurance, and bonding

Investment Structuring & Counsel

• Drafting and negotiating:

  • Operating agreements and JV agreements

  • Investor rights, preferences, and profit waterfalls

  • Exit and buyout provisions

  • Construction oversight or control mechanisms

• Coordinating with design and build teams to match investment documents with project realities

Dispute Prevention & Resolution

• Counseling on:

  • Draw delays and lender-imposed stops

  • Cost overruns, scope changes, or delays affecting funding

  • Investor disputes tied to project mismanagement or milestone failures

  • Enforcement of guarantees or collateral rights

• Representing clients in pre-litigation negotiation, workouts, or formal dispute proceedings

Why Work with Elkhoury Law?

Because I know construction—and I know the finance side doesn’t always speak the same language. I help owners, investors, and lenders translate business risk into enforceable legal protections. Whether you’re funding a development, syndicating an investment, or managing project cash flow, I make sure the paper supports the project.

Construction-Focused Finance Counsel Across Texas

Elkhoury Law supports clients at the intersection of capital and construction—providing practical legal guidance that keeps projects moving and protects financial interests from concept to completion.