Department profile
Kasowitz LLP

Real Estate: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : New York

Share profile

Kasowitz LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate: Litigation - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kasowitz offers clients sound transactional and development financing advice, with particular strength as joint venture counsel. The firm is also active on leasings and restructurings. The team possesses skill across a range of asset classes including office, retail and residential properties, as well as mixed-use projects. Kasowitz offers additional expertise in complex real estate litigation involving issues such as breach of contract and landlord-tenant disputes.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Kasowitz represented SL Green Realty in a $185 million arbitration against HNA Group International regarding the ownership of an office tower on Park Avenue in New York City.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The Kasowitz team's deep knowledge of the different asset classes and business operations sets them apart from the other law firms.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

  • Kasowitz's real estate department stands out for its deep expertise in structuring complex financing deals, combined with a practical, results-driven approach.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

  • Kasowitz can be relied upon to get a job done, represent your organization in good faith and always have your organization's best interests in mind.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

  • Kasowitz's attorneys are exceptionally thoughtful and adept at working with parties across a wide range of sophistication levels.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • David Szeker
    David Szeker

    David Szeker

    David Szeker is an experienced practitioner with notable expertise advising clients on a broad range of transactional real estate concerns. He frequently handles matters including leasings, acquisitions and sales and financings.

    • David is exceptional in negotiations, blending firmness with pragmatism to move discussions forward.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

    • His combination of real estate legal knowledge, industry knowledge and business concerns is fantastic.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

    • David is very detail-oriented and can provide client-focused solutions. He takes a helicopter view and can predict how situations will evolve.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Darwin Huang
    Darwin Huang

    Darwin Huang

    Darwin Huang is regularly sought for advice on a wide variety of transactional real estate matters. He has impressive expertise in leasing matters for a range of asset classes, including offices and multifamily properties.

    • Darwin is a quick thinker, anticipates potential risks and provides guidance that mitigates risk while making the client feel confident and secure throughout complex transactions.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

    • Darwin is extremely responsible and flexible to accommodate client needs.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

    • Darwin demonstrates exceptional knowledge and provided clear and business-oriented guidance at each stage of our project.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

    • Darwin stands out for his ability to cut through complexity and provide decisive guidance under pressure.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

    • Darwin is a force you want on your team. His business acumen and ability to read the room makes him extremely effective.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Jennifer McDougall
    Jennifer McDougall

    Jennifer McDougall

    Jennifer McDougall routinely acts for development firms and hotel owners in a variety of litigation matters.

    • Jenn is very sophisticated in representing clients.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA

    • Jennifer was very effective in shutting down aggressive behaviour.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Kasowitz LLP (3)

New York

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership