Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 4
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Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a respected practice offering expertise in a variety of matters, ranging from acquisitions and divestitures to substantial development and redevelopment projects. It demonstrates particular experience in joint venture transactions. The firm's clients include major real estate investors and developers.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk advised affiliates of Brookfield in connection with the $785 million sale of a mixed-use development in Nashville, Tennessee to an affiliate of Northwood Investors.
- Davis Polk advised affiliates of RXR Realty in connection with a $1.29 billion refinancing of 5 Times Square in Manhattan and additional equity investments in the building through related joint ventures with various investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Davis Polk team is very good on equity investments and joint ventures."
"The work product, guidance, responsiveness and client service is excellent across the board."
"They are capable of orchestrating very complex transactions on our behalf."
"The team is extremely strong in handling complex matters, they know how to think with innovation and strategy to allow beneficial outcomes."
"The firm has broad exposure across the market from the buy- and sell-side and so it has a good perspective on market terms."
"The Davis Polk team is very good on equity investments and joint ventures."
"The work product, guidance, responsiveness and client service is excellent across the board."
"They are capable of orchestrating very complex transactions on our behalf."
"The team is extremely strong in handling complex matters, they know how to think with innovation and strategy to allow beneficial outcomes."
"The firm has broad exposure across the market from the buy- and sell-side and so it has a good perspective on market terms."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Rishty is a well-regarded practitioner with a noted real estate practice. His experience covers a broad range of matters, including acquisitions and sales, development and financing.
"Michael always gives us superb service. He is extremely sophisticated and business savvy."
"He is commercial in his dealings and with counterparties and very thoughtful."
"Michael Rishty is very professional with vast knowledge of real estate law."
"Michael is my best adviser not only for legal matters but also for commercial and business decisions."
"He is my first resource for even handed solutions to complex matters."
Brian Lichter counsels major real estate firms on a range of commercial transactions, including joint ventures, development and financing.
"Brian understands what’s important to us and masterfully creates solutions that protect our interests while addressing our counterparties' concerns."
"Brian is a wonderful lawyer, he knows the market, is very professional, polished and responsive."
"He has a high acumen for deal points and is able to get to the issues quickly while providing sound advice on each point."
"He is practical and efficient."