Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis advises institutional investors and sponsors on joint venture negotiations, mortgage and mezzanine loan originations, and the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets. Complementary strengths include the formation of REITs and private equity funds.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis represented Cerberus Capital Management in the sale of equity interests in a portfolio of 89 hotel properties valued at over $1.1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I turn to Kirkland with my most complicated matters and they always have the experts on hand to efficiently and effectively handle the issue."
"They do a fantastic job of making cross-border transactions as straightforward as possible."
"The team is steeped in legal and strategic knowledge that helps achieve the best outcome."
"I turn to Kirkland with my most complicated matters and they always have the experts on hand to efficiently and effectively handle the issue."
"They do a fantastic job of making cross-border transactions as straightforward as possible."
"The team is steeped in legal and strategic knowledge that helps achieve the best outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Schechter maintains a broad commercial real estate practice and regularly handles joint venture concerns, development projects and acquisitions.
"He is incredibly responsive, thoughtful and thinks about things from the other side's perspective."
"Jonathan is insightful and can issue spot better than anyone."
"Jonathan is a very sophisticated real estate development attorney with exceptional judgment."
Victoria Shusterman is an experienced lender's counsel who acts for a varied client base of financial services sector companies. She enjoys a strong reputation for her work on matters including complex loan originations, restructurings and mezzanine financings.
"Vicky is great to work with, she brings practical solutions to the table and is very personable."
Scott Berger regularly counsels private equity firms on various commercial matters, including acquisitions and fund formation.
"Scott is a very good lawyer who shows complete loyalty and dedication to his clients."