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Arnold & Porter

Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Arnold & Porter

Rankings

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Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance - New York

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter is highly praised for its representation of institutional lenders in a range of real estate financings, with significant experience in mortgage, mezzanine and equity originations. It has additional capabilities in a broad spectrum of high value real estate transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter advised Affinius Capital in a $215 million construction financing loan for the development of Milano Residences, a 311-unit luxury residential project in Manhattan’s Midtown South neighborhood.

Strengths

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  • Arnold & Porter finds an amicable solution to issues so all parties can move forward.

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  • Arnold & Porter are very thoughtful and creative.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Louis J Hait
    Band 3Louis J Hait

    Louis J Hait

    Louis Hait offers great experience across a range of financing concerns, including high value acquisitions and construction financings.

    • Lou's ability to simplify complex transactions in an equitable manner to get them across the finish line is second to none.

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    • He is a very knowledgeable and practical lawyer. He has been doing this a long time and sees the big picture.

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  • Band 3Stephen Gliatta
    Band 3Stephen Gliatta

    Stephen Gliatta

    Stephen Gliatta is regularly engaged by investors in an array of sophisticated financing matters, including mezzanine and mortgage loan transactions.
    • Steve’s ability to merge legal counsel with a business mindset is invaluable. He’s a tremendous resource.

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  • Band 4Jeffrey Kapner
    Band 4Jeffrey Kapner

    Jeffrey Kapner

    Jeffrey Kapner co-chairs Arnold & Porter's real estate practice, and assists both domestic and international clients with all manner of real estate finance transactions, including acquisitions, mortgage loans and joint ventures.

    • Jeffrey is smart, responsive and able to deliver the law firm and its full expertise to us in a quick and effective manner.

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    • Jeff is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in CRE finance and workouts.

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    • Jeff is always available and thoughtful in responses.

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