Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP offers clients sound transactional and development financing advice with a particular strength as joint venture counsel. It is also active on leasings and restructurings. The team possesses skill across a range of asset classes including office, retail and residential properties as well as mixed-use projects. Kasowitz offers additional expertise in complex real estate litigation involving issues such as breach of contract and landlord-tenant disputes.
Work Highlights
- Kasowitz successfully represented an affiliate of SL Green Realty in achieving a $185 million arbitration award against HNA Group, concerning the violation of agreements governing SL Green's investment in 245 Park Avenue.
- Kasowitz advised JDS Development on matters concerning its 9 DeKalb development in Brooklyn, known as the Brooklyn Tower, including significant funding agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Every attorney we work with at Kasowitz is very knowledgeable, attentive and understands the intricacies of real estate finance, construction and operations."
"They are always available and take the time to explain and go through everything."
"The team at Kasowitz provides amazing service. The firm is attentive to our needs, responsive to requests and very easy to deal with."
"Every attorney we work with at Kasowitz is very knowledgeable, attentive and understands the intricacies of real estate finance, construction and operations."
"They are always available and take the time to explain and go through everything."
"The team at Kasowitz provides amazing service. The firm is attentive to our needs, responsive to requests and very easy to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Paul O'Connor is regularly engaged by clients in the luxury residential and hospitality spheres on high-stakes litigation matters.
"Paul is a great lawyer, we trust him to handle complex matters."
"Paul is a very talented litigation attorney who gives good, practical advice."
"Paul O'Connor is an excellent litigator with excellent instincts."
"Paul is an outstanding litigator who is able to navigate complex issues and manage a team of professionals in very high stakes matters."
David Szeker is an experienced practitioner with notable expertise advising clients on a broad range of transactional real estate concerns. He frequently handles matters including leasings, acquisitions and sales and financings.
"David is always bringing in value and making better deals for his clients."
"He is incredibly thorough and very responsive."
"David is exceptional in his legal advice and in providing solutions. He is responsive and always one step ahead in his approach."
"David’s support has been very important and his commercial awareness particularly valuable."
Darwin Huang is regularly sought for advice on a wide variety of transactional real estate. He has an impressive expertise in leasing matters for a range of asset classes including offices and multifamily properties.
"Darwin is great on the transactional side, he is very practical and business oriented."
"Darwin looks out for the best interests of the client with a 360-degree perspective."
"He is smart, knows the market and delivers top notch client service."
"Darwin's prowess as a strategic thinker is truly commendable. His acumen extends beyond the realm of legal theory, encompassing a keen and astute understanding of market dynamics."