USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individuals
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Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 400 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.
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Greenberg Traurig is a highly regarded group providing a comprehensive service to a range of real estate clients, including investors, developers and owners. The firm has renowned strength in all areas of real estate financings and transactions. The New York practice is bolstered by a broad geographic reach across the USA and internationally.
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Greenberg Traurig represented Starwood Capital in its $265 million sale of the 1 Hotel at Central Park in Midtown Manhattan.
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One of the big strengths is their practicality and creativity in solving issues and problems as they arise.
Greenberg Traurig has top people in their field and are excellent at what they do.
The Greenberg Traurig team is very deep and wide. They have internal expertise that most firms don't have.
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Robert Ivanhoe is vice-chair of the firm and offers considerable experience in the full spectrum of real estate-related concerns. He acts for an enviable client base that includes leading developers and investors.
Robert is the best NYC-based real estate lawyer there is. He is a true dealmaker. He knows everyone and everything.
Robert is a real stand up gentleman who knows how to get deals done in a complicated environment.
Jay Segal of Greenberg Traurig is recognized by peers for his experience in zoning and land use matters, and is regularly called upon to advise clients undertaking development projects.
In his capacity as co-chair of the firm's global real estate group, Stephen Rabinowitz advises a variety of clients on a range of complex acquisition and development concerns.
I have a lot of trust in Stephen's judgment to get deals done.
Stephen is always helpful and extremely knowledgeable.
Farah doesn't get hung up on the irrelevant minutiae.
Farah fully understands everything and is very detail-oriented.
Real Estate: Finance
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
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Jay A Segal
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View profile of Stephen L RabinowitzAsia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Real Estate
Location: Japan
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