About

Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise has a comprehensive real estate group that handles large and complex property acquisitions and real estate investments. We represent financial institutions, PE funds, hedge funds, family offices, international investors, pension plans, corporations, investment advisors and individual entrepreneurs seeking to maximize the value of real estate holdings. We also assist clients in creating real estate funds. 

We actively advise domestic and international clients in:

  • Acquisitions and sales of trophy office buildings, shopping centers, apartment and other residential buildings and hotels, as well as manufacturing facilities and industrial warehouses.
  • Investments in companies that own, operate and develop real property inside and outside of the U.S., through JV vehicles or as cornerstone investors in newly-formed REITs.
  • Innovative financings for lenders and borrowers such as fee and leasehold mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, b-notes, participation interests, securitized real estate loans and preferred equity investments, and the purchase and sale of such loans (including non-performing loans) on the secondary market.
  • Workouts and restructurings of real estate investments, both inside and outside of bankruptcy, for lenders and borrowers alike.
  • Sophisticated sale-leaseback transactions and commercial leases.

Our lawyers have deep knowledge of real estate law, practice and custom throughout the United States and apply creative problem-solving to novel and complex transactions.



Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance - New York

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP demonstrates notable expertise in arranging financings for sophisticated real estate transactions. The team has particular experience negotiating complex leases, acquisitions and dispositions. It provides experienced counsel on matters involving industrial, office building and multifamily residential assets.

Work Highlights

  • Debevoise & Plimpton represented Tishman Speyer with the $385 million refinancing and reorganization of the ownership of an office building on Park Avenue in New York City.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward M Rishty
2
Edward M Rishty
2
Band 2
Edward Rishty is noted for his sophisticated representation of clients in a range of complex commercial real estate matters, including developments, joint ventures and sales and acquisitions.

Eddy is a very good communicator. He calls with updates at appropriate intervals to keep me up to date with what's happening and what's surfacing.

Eddy's ability to succinctly break down complicated legal matters and explain them in practical and digestible terms is par excellence.

I consider Eddy a trusted advisor and confidant, and know that he has his clients' best interest in mind at all times.

Nicole Levin Mesard
2
Nicole Levin Mesard
2
Band 2
Nicole Levin Mesard advises real estate firms and commercial clients on sophisticated corporate transactions. Her expertise includes joint ventures, restructuring and acquisitions.

Nicole always makes herself available and is able to meet tight deadlines. She is pragmatic and helps find commercial solutions.

Nicole recognizes important issues and gets straight to it.

Nicole is a very strong advocate and negotiator who gets to commercial solutions and works well with opposing counsel.

Peter J Irwin
2
Peter J Irwin
2
Band 2

Peter Irwin chairs the firm's real estate group and regularly assists clients with high value acquisitions and sales.

Peter is a star negotiator and is really commercial. He helps us get to a solution if there are issues.

Peter really understands all the issues we come across.

Peter Irwin facilitates deals rather than getting caught up on individual points.

Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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New York

Real Estate: Corporate

Edward M Rishty
2
Edward M Rishty
2
Band 2
Nicole Levin Mesard
2
Nicole Levin Mesard
2
Band 2
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

Peter J Irwin
2
Peter J Irwin
2
Band 2

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