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Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Mainly Dirt - New York

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a respected practice offering expertise in a variety of matters, ranging from acquisitions and divestitures to substantial development and redevelopment projects. It demonstrates particular experience in joint venture transactions. The firm's clients include major real estate investors and developers.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Yellowstone Real Estate Investments on its $180 million acquisition of 1740 Broadway from an affiliate of Blackstone.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael J Rishty
2
Michael J Rishty
2
Band 2
Michael Rishty is a well-regarded practitioner with a noted real estate practice. His experience covers a broad range of matters, including acquisitions and sales, development and financing.

He has exceptional sophistication, commercial awareness and creativity.

Michael is a very strong attorney; he is efficient and knows what the issues are.

Michael is extremely aware of all commercial aspects and has deep understanding of the company's needs and culture.

He is a highly intelligent lawyer who also understands the business impacts of the decisions being made.

Michael is a deal maker, he is sharp yet very business-oriented, which helps to bring any complex transaction to the finish line.

Brian Hirsch
3
Brian Hirsch
3
Band 3

Brian Hirsch represents REITs, developers and investors in an array of complex real estate transactions.

Brian is thoughtful and very pragmatic in working through deal related issues.

Brian does a great job at negotiating and can see the bigger picture.

Brian provides commercial advice, and he's great at understanding the market.

Brian S Lichter
4
Brian S Lichter
4
Band 4
Brian Lichter counsels major real estate firms on a range of commercial transactions, including joint ventures, development and financing.

He is so good at resolving issues and making sure that the most important matters are addressed in a way that makes sense, and is also practical.

Brian is incredible to work with. He's razor sharp, has a keen business sense and consistently delivers excellent work product.

Brian adds a level of sophistication and depth to how we think about solutions.

He is a practical problem solver and a high-level lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Real Estate: Corporate

Brian Hirsch
3
Brian Hirsch
3
Band 3
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

Michael J Rishty
2
Michael J Rishty
2
Band 2
Brian S Lichter
4
Brian S Lichter
4
Band 4

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