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Our global real estate team provides comprehensive support across the full spectrum of transactions and projects, from single-asset deals to multijurisdictional portfolio transactions and urban regeneration initiatives. We work across all asset classes and have unmatched experience in mixed use development and ownership. We also advise on alternative assets, such as data centres, life sciences facilities, and other emerging asset classes which are reshaping the market. Our clients range from real estate developers and owners to REITs, private capital (including equity funds) and institutional and alternative lenders, as well as other debt and equity capital providers. 

We advise on every aspect of real estate law, covering acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, asset management, funds, tax, financing and development. Our experience also extends to complex ownership and leasing structures, condominium and mixed-use projects, restructurings, and distressed asset workouts. 

We offer a full-service approach, with a dedicated team experienced in all aspects of real estate transactions. Our team works seamlessly with lawyers in our tax, finance, corporate, litigation, environmental and land use and planning practices to ensure smooth execution at every stage.

From zoning and development rights transfers to tax-efficient structuring, permitting, environmental risk management and regulatory compliance, we provide strategic guidance to help you navigate evolving challenges.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Mainly Dirt - New York

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What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer houses considerable expertise in land use, with experience securing zoning, landmark and planning approvals for large development projects. The firm undertakes transactional mandates on behalf of sophisticated owners, developers, tenants and other participants in the real estate industry. The team is also adept in negotiating ground lease transactions relating to development sites. HSF Kramer is also recommended for litigation related to real estate finance matters.

Work Highlights

  • HSF Kramer represented Vornado Realty Trust and Stellar Management regarding the development of two superblocks, including a residential tower, affordable housing and commercial and community amenities in Tribeca.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jay A Neveloff
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Jay A Neveloff
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Jay Neveloff chairs the firm's real estate practice. He acts for a varied client base on a range of commercial real estate matters and offers experience in advising on a wide variety of development projects.

Jay is top of the food chain; the very best. He is the dean of New York real estate and recognized nationally for his skills and integrity.

Jay is one of the top condo lawyers in NYC right now.

He has a smart business mind, is always available and in my corner.

Paul D Selver
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Paul D Selver
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Paul Selver is recognized as a leading land use attorney and brings particular experience handling the zoning concerns of major developments.

Paul is hands down the most experienced land use and zoning authority in the industry.

Paul is a conduit between the private sector and public sector, and he's amazing at it.

Ronald S. Greenberg
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Ronald S. Greenberg
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Ronald Greenberg is head of the firm's real estate litigation group and offers substantial expertise in high value disputes. He maintains a broad client base that includes developers, landlords and tenants.

Ronald Greenberg is the backbone of Kramer's practice and is a very talented guy.

Ron is responsive, astute, strategic and kind.

Ronald is smart, and knows how to get through complex matters.

Ron was a true professional who resolved some complicated disputes in a very efficient manner.

Valerie Campbell
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Valerie Campbell
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Band 2
Valerie Campbell draws upon her impressive experience working in the public sector to advise owners, developers and others on all aspects of zoning and land use.

The quality of Valerie’s work and her legal advice, particularly on complicated issues that require strategic thinking, is excellent. I cannot recommend her or her work highly enough.

Valerie is absolutely superb at explaining and navigating issues related to landmarks.

Valerie is fantastic, has a strong grasp of the law and is practical, business-minded and a delight to work with.

James Power
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James Power
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Band 3

Head of HSF Kramer's land use practice, James Power frequently advises major developers on the land use and zoning aspects of high value projects.

Despite being a leader in the firm, Jim makes appropriate time for me and my business when I request his and the firm's time.

James is able to impart his legal expertise and guidance in a calm and effective way. He is extremely responsive and will always make time for his clients.

Jim is my go-to call on new real estate and land use matters. He always brings a high level of service, sophistication and commercial awareness.

Jonathan H Canter
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Jonathan H Canter
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Band 3

Jonathan Canter maintains a broad real estate practice and is well-versed in advising clients on condominium projects.

I have full confidence in Jonathan's ability to reach sound and effective resolutions in any matter he handles.

Jonathan possesses deep expertise in the cooperative and condominium field, and his background in litigation proves invaluable during negotiations.

He is fast, efficient and knows how to bridge the gap between different parties.

Daniel Berman
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Daniel Berman
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Band 5

Daniel Berman is the managing partner of HSF Kramer's real estate practice. He acts for clients on all manner of real estate transactions, with particular expertise on redevelopment projects across New York City.

Quality, focus and attention to detail are only a few of the things that make Dan and his work indispensable.

I trust him implicitly to have my back and to think of those last items that might go unnoticed.

He hits the nail on the head every time, really hears the client and proceeds on that basis.

James Godman
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James Godman
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Band 5

James Godman has experience representing clients on both sides of real estate transactions across New York City. He has particular expertise in construction financing and acquisitions.

He is highly responsive, has great commercial awareness and provides sophisticated advice.

Jay is very detail-oriented, very eager to please and is an effective negotiator.

Jay is incredibly intelligent, diligent, detailed and responsive, with strong business acumen.

Josh Winefsky
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Josh Winefsky
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Band 5

Josh Winefsky of HSF Kramer represents a variety of clients in all areas of real estate transactions. He is particularly adept at handling condominium projects in New York City.

Josh possesses deep expertise in the cooperative and condominium sector, as well as extensive experience in leasing.

Josh is responsive, attentive and detail-oriented.

Adam Taubman
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Adam Taubman
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Adam Taubman of HSF Kramer specializes in zoning and land use matters, with particular expertise in site development for local government clients.

Adam always provides the highest level of service, sophistication and commercial awareness.

We are grateful for Adam's astute guidance and appreciate his above-and-beyond efforts.

Adam is incredibly detailed and very knowledgeable.

Adam is detailed, thorough and incisive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate: Litigation

Ronald S. Greenberg
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Ronald S. Greenberg
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Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

Jay A Neveloff
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Jay A Neveloff
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Band 1
Jonathan H Canter
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Jonathan H Canter
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Band 3
Daniel Berman
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Daniel Berman
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Band 5
James Godman
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James Godman
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Band 5
Josh Winefsky
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Josh Winefsky
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Band 5
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Paul D Selver
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Paul D Selver
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Band 1
Valerie Campbell
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Valerie Campbell
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Band 2
James Power
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James Power
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Band 3
Adam Taubman
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Adam Taubman
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Up and Coming