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McDermott Will & Schulte

Real Estate: Finance

USA Guide 2026 : New York


McDermott Will & Schulte

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Real Estate: Finance - New York


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte has notable experience advising on a broad range of transactional real estate matters. The team frequently acts in joint venture formations, high value financings and acquisitions and sales.

Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte assists Ian Schrager Company with debt restructuring via mortgage and mezzanine loans for one of its PUBLIC hotels in Manhattan.

Strengths

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  • McDermott is very practical and focused on solving problems in a way that will work for all parties.

    Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
  • McDermott is very hands-on, detailed and provides a great service with efficiency.

    Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
  • McDermott handled complex situations with multiple parties in a timely manner and provided concise and commercially reasonable solutions.

    Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
  • McDermott will identify the issues, adequately address them and let you know what you should be thinking about, making sure nothing slips through the cracks on the most complex of deals.

    Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Julian M Wise
    Band 2Julian M Wise

    Julian M Wise

    Julian Wise offers great experience in a variety of loan structures and frequently advises major investors as both borrowers and lenders.
    • Working with Julian Wise is an exceptional experience. He is efficient, creative and collaborative. He makes even the most complex transactions feel seamless.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
    • Julian is always available and responsive, providing clear guidance and calm leadership throughout the process.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
    • Julian is doing sophisticated work and he is very active in the market.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 2Scott A Weinberg
    Band 2Scott A Weinberg

    Scott A Weinberg

    Scott Weinberg routinely counsels major investment banks on high value financing matters. His expertise includes loan originations and securitizations.

    • Scott's ability to negotiate is great. He is a deal-oriented guy and he knows when to protect his clients.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
    • Scott is a very knowledgeable finance lawyer, who is very practical.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 5Elias Eliopoulos
    Band 5Elias Eliopoulos

    Elias Eliopoulos

    Elias Eliopoulos provides expertise in corporate real estate matters, including on the sale and acquisition of office and retail assets.

    • Elias’s advice is both commercially pragmatic and technically excellent. He handles complex deals seamlessly and anticipates issues before they arise.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
    • Elias is really insightful and works well at getting deals done.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
    • Elias is relied upon for his strong market knowledge, pragmatic advice and ability to navigate complex negotiations with ease.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 5Keith Pattiz
    Band 5Keith Pattiz

    Keith Pattiz

    Keith Pattiz is recognized for his experience in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions. He is frequently called upon to advise on hospitality projects and office developments.
    • We are so happy and proud to partner with someone as exceptional as him.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA
    • Keith is a true partner to us and has helped us through numerous issues. He always lends expert advice and understands our organization extremely well.

      Real Estate: Finance respondentUSA

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