Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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Chambers Review
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has diverse capabilities across all types of real estate matters, including financings, restructurings and joint ventures. It has supplementary strength in REIT agreements and capital markets transactions.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented Choice Hotels in its $675 million acquisition of Radisson Hotel Group Americas.
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented DiamondRock Hospitality Company in its refinancing of a $750 million unsecured credit facility, increasing the total credit facility to $1.2 billion and extending the company's maturity schedule.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Willkie Farr is reliable in providing great advice especially in complex situations, where thinking outside the box and issue spotting is appreciated."
"Not only do they understand the current market dynamics but they are able to position themselves to really capture the motivations of their clients and their counterparts."
"Responsiveness is one of their strongest qualities, the team is always available and clearly makes it a priority to get back to clients."
"Willkie has the experience and willingness to go the extra mile to represent us in transactions with our best interests in mind."
"Willkie Farr is reliable in providing great advice especially in complex situations, where thinking outside the box and issue spotting is appreciated."
"Not only do they understand the current market dynamics but they are able to position themselves to really capture the motivations of their clients and their counterparts."
"Responsiveness is one of their strongest qualities, the team is always available and clearly makes it a priority to get back to clients."
"Willkie has the experience and willingness to go the extra mile to represent us in transactions with our best interests in mind."
Notable Practitioners
Carly Glover Saviano maintains a broad real estate practice that regularly sees her advise a wide range of clients on transactional matters. She notably handles financings, acquisitions and sales.
"Carly sees the bigger picture while diving into the weeds, spots issues others miss and provides practical advice no matter the situation."
"Carly is fantastic. She is my go-to in the real estate space, particularly for complex or multifaceted matters."
"Carly is the most responsive attorney we've ever worked with, creative in negotiation processes and highly commercial - she is always our first call."
David Drewes offers a broad-based commercial real estate practice and is regularly engaged by major developers and investors.
"David is an amazing, level-headed adviser and sounding board."
"David is responsive, professional and has good judgment."
"David is always the smartest guy in the room. He does a great job of taking complex concepts and making them simple."
"Dave has a strong background in all issues related to real estate transactions. He is very commercial and able to negotiate through issues."