DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Greenberg Traurig, PA

Real Estate

5 ranked lawyers

Band 1

New York

USA 2022 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Highly regarded group providing a comprehensive service to a range of real estate clients, including investors, developers and owners. Renowned strength in all areas of real estate financings and transactions. The New York practice is bolstered by a broad geographical reach across the USA and internationally.

Strengths

A source reports: "An excellent real estate team."

An interviewee comments: "Very competitively priced and flexible. I am very fortunate to have them in my arsenal."

Work highlights

Greenberg Traurig represented SL Green Realty Corp in the sale of a Manhattan office redevelopment for the gross consideration of $952.5 million.

Notable practitioners

Farah Ahmed has a growing reputation for her sophisticated representation of clients in complex real estate finance matters. She regularly advises on mandates including loan origination, mezzanine financings and joint venture formation.

Gary Kleinman 's transactional real estate practice frequently sees him advise major real estate firms and investors on acquisitions and dispositions. He offers further experience in joint venture formation and complex financings.

Jay Segal is recognized by peers for his experience in zoning and land use matters, and is regularly called upon to advise clients undertaking development projects.

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.
"A very good negotiator with a gentle manner." "A trusted adviser." "A deal maker; Robert will get things done."

In his capacity as cochair of the firm's global real estate group, Stephen Rabinowitz advises a variety of clients on a range of complex acquisition and development concerns.
"Stephen is a trusted adviser - he provides strong leadership and great client service."

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Overview

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.