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King & Spalding LLP

Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : New York


King & Spalding LLP

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Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance - New York

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding LLP represents institutional investors and asset managers in a range of sophisticated concerns. The group is particularly adept in real estate finance, encompassing mortgage and construction lending, fund formation and REIT matters. The firm demonstrates additional capabilities in M&A.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Kerzner International in a development joint venture with other partners to develop and operate an ultra-luxury hotel and resort in Hyde Park, New York.

Strengths

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  • I have found the King & Spalding group to be very comprehensive in providing detailed analysis on legal questions and adding value where they can.

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  • King & Spalding is extremely responsive, organized and knowledgeable of market terms and participants.

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  • King & Spalding has an ability to bring a solutions-orientated approach to negotiations and a deep understanding of what is "market" across different deal types and structures.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jennifer Recine
    Band 1Jennifer Recine

    Jennifer Recine

    Jennifer Recine is regularly called upon by clients facing high-stakes real estate litigation. She offers expertise handling matters including finance and tenant disputes.
    • Jen is a very strong commercially-minded lawyer.

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    • Jen has in-depth knowledge of the real estate litigation ins and outs. She hits the ground running and never stops.

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  • Band 2Jennifer M Morgan
    Band 2Jennifer M Morgan

    Jennifer M Morgan

    Jennifer Morgan is co-chair of the firm's real estate and funds group and routinely handles high value corporate transactions, including joint ventures and financings, on behalf of major investors.

    • Jennifer is quick in her responses and marshals all of the talent within the firm to assist.

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    • Jennifer excels in helping guide business decisions based on what is most practical.

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  • Band 3Christine O'Connell
    Band 3Christine O'Connell

    Christine O'Connell

    Christine O'Connell is regularly instructed by investment banks, private equity funds and other institutional lenders on a variety of matters including acquisitions and dispositions as well as bridge, balance sheet and securitized loans.
  • Band 4Brian Donnelly
    Band 4Brian Donnelly

    Brian Donnelly

    Brian Donnelly works on a range of debt and equity transactions. He is adept at handling high profile pre-development and construction loans as well as loan restructurings, workouts and bankruptcy proceedings.

    • Brian is a top-notch commercial attorney who is responsive and creative.

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    • He communicates clearly, responds quickly and gives advice that is both strategic and grounded.

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    • Brian’s legal judgment and steady presence have been crucial in keeping the process on track.

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    • Brian is always professional, responsive and provides a value-add by having an eye for the business side and not just the legal.

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    • Brian's ability to boil down complex concepts into layman's terms succinctly and to manage high stakes situations in calm and collected manner has led to many successes for the parties involved.

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Ranked Individuals at King & Spalding LLP (4)

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