About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance - New York

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Koch
2
Steven Koch
2
Band 2
Steven Koch possesses great experience in transactional real estate matters, frequently acting as lender's and borrower's counsel in matters including loan purchases and sales.

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.

Jeffrey Moerdler
4
Jeffrey Moerdler
4
Band 4
Jeffrey Moerdler demonstrates a varied real estate practice spanning the acquisition, development, leasing and sale of real estate assets. He has noted expertise in the communications and technology sectors.

Jeff is very attentive to our needs and represents us well.

Jeff Moerdler is responsive and has strong industry knowledge.

Bradford Lavender
5
Bradford Lavender
5
Band 5

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
5
Sharon Baldasare
5
Band 5

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Haynes and Boone, LLP

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New York

Real Estate: Finance

Steven Koch
2
Steven Koch
2
Band 2
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

Jeffrey Moerdler
4
Jeffrey Moerdler
4
Band 4
Bradford Lavender
5
Bradford Lavender
5
Band 5
Sharon Baldasare
5
Sharon Baldasare
5
Band 5

Members

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