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Real Estate: Litigation - New York

2
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.

Work Highlights

  • 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

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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 respondent
USA

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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David Szeker
3
David Szeker
3
Band 3
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.

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

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

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Darwin Huang
5
Darwin Huang
5
Band 5

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.

Darwin is extremely responsible and flexible to accommodate client needs.

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

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

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

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U
Jennifer McDougall
U
Up and Coming

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

Jenn is very sophisticated in representing clients.

Jennifer was very effective in shutting down aggressive behaviour.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Kasowitz LLP

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Real Estate: Litigation
U
Jennifer McDougall
U
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Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
David Szeker
3
David Szeker
3
Band 3
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Darwin Huang
5
Darwin Huang
5
Band 5
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