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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher provides expertise across the full spectrum of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales and joint ventures, as well as a broad spectrum of project financing arrangements. The firm attracts an enviable client base consisting of high-end lenders, operators and investors.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised Cale Street Investments 2 LP with two senior and mezzanine financings for ultra-luxury projects in New York City.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn provide not only great legal support, but great pragmatism.

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  • Gibson Dunn are highly diligent, very commercial and very business-minded in terms of how to think through issues.

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  • They provide efficient, solutions-oriented counsel with a keen eye for avoiding distractions, focusing on what matters and translating key business considerations to practical solutions.

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  • Gibson Dunn is not just a firm full of good lawyers; they also are advisers on the most complex portions of deals.

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  • Gibson Dunn always think two steps ahead and approach issues with a creative problem-solving mindset.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Aaron Beim
    Band 1Aaron Beim

    Aaron Beim

    Aaron Beim frequently acts for major lenders in the origination of multimillion-dollar loans as part of a broader financing practice. His expertise extends to acquisitions and dispositions, as well as joint venture formation.
    • Aaron is one of the best lawyers I have interacted with in my career. He is business-minded, diligent, thoughtful and always available. He is just superb.

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    • Aaron has great market knowledge and knows what people are getting and not getting. He is very efficient and commercial as well.

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    • Aaron is always available and an excellent technician.

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    • Aaron is an amazing client service partner and knows exactly where the market is on things at all times.

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  • Band 1Eric M Feuerstein
    Band 1Eric M Feuerstein

    Eric M Feuerstein

    Eric Feuerstein co-chairs the firm's real estate practice group. He is highly regarded for his work acting on behalf of major investors and real estate firms in complex finance transactions.

    • Eric is an excellent facilitator of connections in the market. He knows everyone and everything and is universally liked.

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    • Eric is a cut above the vast majority of attorneys out there in terms of understanding his client's business needs.

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    • Eric knows everyone and everyone likes him. He's very smart and plays at a level above everyone else.

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  • Band 1Michael Weinberger
    Band 1Michael Weinberger

    Michael Weinberger

    Michael Weinberger offers great experience as both borrower's and lender's counsel on high value real estate finance transactions, frequently representing major institutional investors.

    • Michael is as good as it gets. He is incredibly smart and commercial and represents his clients very well.

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    • Michael knows our business extremely well, helps us focus on what matters and is able provide clear and direct counsel on complex deals.

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    • Michael Weinberger is simply put the best counsel with whom we've worked on real estate financing transactions.

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    • When we're working with Michael, we have the utmost trust in his ability to represent our firm well, not only for our interests in the transaction but also as a representation of our values.

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    • Michael is our first call for any financing opportunity.

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  • Band 1Noam I. Haberman
    Band 1Noam I. Haberman

    Noam I. Haberman

    Noam Haberman is highly regarded and recognized for his representation of major financial institutions in complex loan transactions.

    • Noam has been an excellent partner for our business.

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  • Band 1Steven D Klein
    Band 1Steven D Klein

    Steven D Klein

    Steven Klein maintains a broad-based transactional practice that regularly sees him represent investors in high value portfolio acquisitions. He offers further expertise in matters including financings, joint venture formation and restructurings.

    • Steven has fast responsiveness, clear thinking and strong legal drafting.

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    • Steven is a powerhouse who focuses on the big picture and swiftly identifies and solves the key issues.

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  • Band 2Andrew A Lance
    Band 2Andrew A Lance

    Andrew A Lance

    Andrew Lance handles a diverse range of real estate concerns, including acquisitions, dispositions and development, for investors and commercial clients.
    • His power of reasoning and knowledge of the law really come through for us.

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  • Band 2Harry R Silvera
    Band 2Harry R Silvera

    Harry R Silvera

    Harry Silvera offers broad transactional real estate expertise, frequently advising on matters including developments and acquisitions for an impressive range of investment funds.
    • Harry Silvera is, in my opinion, the smartest and most sophisticated lawyer in the street.

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    • Harry can handle complicated transactions with ease, is a strategic thinker and he commands the respect of his peers and counterparties. He is an invaluable resource for our company.

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  • Band 2Krystyna Blakeslee
    Band 2Krystyna Blakeslee

    Krystyna Blakeslee

    Krystyna Blakeslee regularly represents leading investors and commercial real estate companies in complex, high value financings.

    • Krystyna is very easy to work with, is very commercial, smart and personable.

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    • Krystyna gets things done, executes things very well and is a very reasonable individual. She is very nimble and I love that about her.

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    • Krystyna is an incredible lawyer. She has been so clear and energetic and she has impressed us all.

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  • Band 4Matthew Kidd
    Band 4Matthew Kidd

    Matthew Kidd

    Matthew Kidd of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher handles real estate transactions on behalf of both lender and borrower clients. He has experience across the spectrum of real estate, including loan structures, acquisitions and dispositions for a variety of asset classes.

    • Matthew is a very commercial lawyer.

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    • Matthew is a really bright guy and he has gravitas.

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  • Band 5Andrew Dady
    Band 5Andrew Dady

    Andrew Dady

    Andrew Dady offers experience handling significant transactional matters, including acquisition and development, on behalf of a broad client base that includes investment funds and developers.
    • Andrew has great perspective and I trust him implicitly.

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  • Band 5Eric S Meer
    Band 5Eric S Meer

    Eric S Meer

    Eric Meer represents lenders in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures.
    • Eric is a very talented substantive lawyer on complex matters.

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    • Eric Meer is really efficient and thoughtful. He is really commercial and has very good client service.

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    • Eric Meer is extremely smart, diligent and hardworking. He is an extension of our internal legal team.

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    • Eric Meer has been an excellent partner for our business.

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  • Up and ComingFrank Mangiatordi
    Up and ComingFrank Mangiatordi

    Frank Mangiatordi

    Frank Mangiatordi has a burgeoning real estate practice. He demonstrates particular strength in handling construction and mortgage loans.

    • Frank is very responsive and has great knowledge and technical skills.

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  • Up and ComingMatthew Gibbons
    Up and ComingMatthew Gibbons

    Matthew Gibbons

    Matthew Gibbons has impressive experience representing financial institutions and private equity funds on a variety of finance and corporate real estate matters.

    • Matthew is a distinguished lawyer who is very dedicated to our business.

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    • Matthew is incredibly diligent and has very strong attention to detail. He is very thorough, too, so we know no stone will be left unturned when we work with him.

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