USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Haynes and Boone, LLP
We represent clients in a variety of real estate financings, including refinancings, permanent loans, mezzanine loans, construction loans and preferred equity investments in virtually every type of property use: multi-family, condominium, hotel, office and retail space.
In New York, our team’s experience spans multiple asset classes — such as office, retail, hospitality, industrial and multi-family — and includes sales and acquisitions, real estate joint ventures, space leases, ground-up development, borrower-side financing, long-term ground leases, and restructuring of distressed investments. Our clients include publicly traded REITs, opportunity funds, “club” joint ventures, closely held real estate companies and nonprofit institutions.
Our commercial leasing lawyers exclusively represent tenant and landlord clients in complex office and retail leasing transactions throughout New York City, including advising institutional clients on all aspects of their corporate facility’s needs.
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Haynes and Boone, LLP represents leading lenders, REITs and developers in high value mortgage, subordinated debt and financing transactions. The firm possesses a notable specialty in representing landlords and tenants in leasing matters. Additionally, the team is well-versed in real estate-related workouts and restructuring matters.
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Haynes and Boone quarterback complex transactions very well.
Haynes and Boone is capable of handling the most complicated transactions at scale and with speed and accuracy.
Haynes and Boone bring a level of professionalism and expertise to every project we work on with them. They are responsive, thoughtful and confident in their approach.
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Steven is still at the top of his game and knows what can and cannot work.
Steven is very calm and responsive. He gives great practical guidance and is a good problem-solver.
Steven is a well-rounded and seasoned senior counsel.
Jeff is very attentive to our needs and represents us well.
Jeff Moerdler is responsive and has strong industry knowledge.
Bradford Lavender has strong real estate expertise, with notable experience in the sale of real estate assets as well as on joint ventures. He serves as co-chair of the firm's real estate practice group.
His style, mannerism and abilities are exceptional in keeping everything smooth and getting everything in the right place with the least amount of friction.
Brad is a tremendous attorney, who cuts to the issues quickly and has great business acumen.
Brad is a tremendous attorney with great judgment and a steady hand.
Sharon Baldasare specializes in leasing transactions and primarily represents commercial landlords and tenants in complex matters across New York City.
Sharon is excellent with landlords, opposing counsel, C-suite members and other company leadership. She also leads her team well and is always available.
Sharon is the person I want when we are in a tough spot.
Sharon is extremely hard working, has excellent judgment and has excellent negotiating skills.
Real Estate: Finance
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
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