Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 400 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig is a highly regarded group providing a comprehensive service to a range of real estate clients, including investors, developers and owners. It has renowned strength in all areas of real estate financings and transactions. The New York practice is bolstered by a broad geographic reach across the USA and internationally.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig advised SL Realty Corp on the conversion of a $139 million mezzanine loan to equity as part of the recapitalization of 5 Times Square.
- Greenberg Traurig represented the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on a range of ongoing matters concerning its new $11 billion terminal development at Grand Central Madison.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One of their best attributes is the ability to find commercial solutions."
"Greenberg Traurig is an exceptional law firm with highly competent teams in multiple departments that display remarkable expertise and dedication to their clients' cases."
"Both the partners and associates are very effective."
"Greenberg is capable of handling a wide range of complex and sophisticated transactions."
"One of their best attributes is the ability to find commercial solutions."
"Greenberg Traurig is an exceptional law firm with highly competent teams in multiple departments that display remarkable expertise and dedication to their clients' cases."
"Both the partners and associates are very effective."
"Greenberg is capable of handling a wide range of complex and sophisticated transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Ivanhoe is vice chair of the firm and offers considerable experience in the full spectrum of real estate-related concerns. He acts for an enviable client base that includes leading developers and investors.
"Robert is truly one of the premier real estate attorneys in New York. He is a leader and well-respected in the real estate industry."
Jay Segal is recognized by peers for his experience in zoning and land use matters, and is regularly called upon to advise clients undertaking development projects.
"He is an extremely experienced practitioner and a good lawyer."
Farah Ahmed has a growing reputation for her sophisticated representation of clients in complex real estate finance matters. She regularly advises on mandates including loan origination, mezzanine financings and joint venture formation.
"Farah is amazing at closing transactions."
"She is diligent and thorough."
In his capacity as cochair of the firm's global real estate group, Stephen Rabinowitz advises a variety of clients on a range of complex acquisition and development concerns.
Gary Kleinman's transactional real estate practice frequently involves him advising major real estate firms and investors on acquisitions and dispositions. He offers further experience in joint venture formation and complex financings.
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