Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott Will & Emery’s stellar New York real estate team advises on all aspects of the real estate acquisition and development process, from the structuring of large acquisitions through to development and disposition, in addition to representing landlords and tenants in all facets of office, commercial, retail and industrial leasing. The firm’s comprehensive services concern all aspects of real estate transactions, including joint ventures, construction and development projects, construction loans, leases and licensing matters, on behalf of an impressive roster of diverse clients, including buyers, sellers, borrowers, lenders, investors, developers, landlords, and tenants. It is one of very few firms in the US market with such in-depth expertise, and with such an impressive array of clients.
McDermott Will & Emery is a frontrunner in the hospitality real estate space, primarily hotel and related food and beverage sectors. The firm has established itself as a market leader for lodging deals, with a particularly strong profile for its work involving luxury and boutique properties. The team provides holistic advice to hospitality clients, advising on all aspects of their business, including the structuring of management agreements, and leasing and management arrangements for food and beverage operations as well as casino and other unique amenities.
Chambers Review
McDermott Will & Emery LLP has notable experience advising on a broad range of transactional real estate matters. The team frequently acts in joint venture formations, high value financings and acquisitions and sales.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery advised Driftwood Capital regarding a $44.5 million junior mezzanine loan encumbering 41 flagged hotel properties located throughout the Southeast United States.
- McDermott Will & Emery represented a subsidiary of RFR Holding and its joint venture partner Tricap, on their $167 million mortgage refinancing of the W South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"McDermott provides high quality work and is also sensitive to keeping costs manageable."
"I was extremely pleased with the depth of the team, from the lead partner to the mid-level associate. Our matters were staffed appropriately and the team as a whole was communicative and displayed an impressive breadth of knowledge."
"I have found that they are always thoughtful and thorough in their answers and suggestions."
"The firm responds quickly and efficiently to a wide range of real estate transaction types."
"McDermott provides high quality work and is also sensitive to keeping costs manageable."
"I was extremely pleased with the depth of the team, from the lead partner to the mid-level associate. Our matters were staffed appropriately and the team as a whole was communicative and displayed an impressive breadth of knowledge."
"I have found that they are always thoughtful and thorough in their answers and suggestions."
"The firm responds quickly and efficiently to a wide range of real estate transaction types."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Weinberg routinely counsels major investment banks on high value financing matters. His expertise includes loan originations and securitizations.
"He is very up to speed on all the current issues."
"Scott has a broad legal skillset and strong command of business issues."
"Scott has a great demeanor that gets challenging transactions across the finish line."
"He is confident, knowledgeable, approachable and gets the job done."
David Herman is regularly engaged by clients on a range of corporate transactions. He offers substantial expertise in matters including financings, joint ventures and acquisitions and sales.
Keith Pattiz is recognized for his experience in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions. He is frequently called upon to advise on hospitality projects and office developments.
"He is a very practical problem-solver and deal-maker."
"Keith’s depth of legal experience and commercial orientation makes him stand out as incredibly effective in complicated transactions."
"Keith is fantastic, he is one of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever dealt with."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
New York
Members
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
David Broderick
Elias Eliopoulos
Jeffrey Steiner
Robert Unger
Stacie Trott
Todd Eisner