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Provided by Edward M Rishty
Eddie Rishty is a corporate partner and member of the firm’s Real Estate Group. He regularly advises private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate developers, prominent family offices and sovereign wealth funds on the acquisition, disposition, financing and development of various types of real estate, as well as joint venture and capital market transactions involving real estate.
His recent representations include J.P. Morgan Asset Management in: a joint venture with Realterm Logistics to acquire a 53-property portfolio of last-mile logistic facilities located in 21 states across the United States; the sale of the McDonald’s global headquarters; and the joint venture acquisition and development of Lincoln Yards, a large-scale mixed-use development project in Chicago. Mr. Rishty is recognized by The Legal 500 US (2022), IFLR1000 (2020) and Chambers USA (2022), where clients say he is “a trusted ‘go-to’ for [the] most complex and challenging assignments” and “a sophisticated thinker and problem solver.” He is also described as “an extremely thorough and very detail-oriented attorney who doesn't miss a beat,” and who “makes sure every issue is thoroughly vetted and well understood by his clients.” Mr. Rishty recently taught a course on real estate transactions at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law as an adjunct professor.
Mr. Rishty joined Debevoise in 2004. He received his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2004 and his B.S. cum laude from the NYU Stern School of Business in 2001.
Mr. Rishty is a member of the Bar of New York.
Provided by Chambers
Edward Rishty is noted for his sophisticated representation of clients in a range of complex commercial real estate matters, including developments, joint ventures and sales and acquisitions.
Provided by Chambers
"He is an excellent negotiator. His vast wealth of knowledge and experience means we are never surprised and constantly pushing to achieve excellence in business objectives."
"Eddie is always resourceful and responsive. He can handle multiple complex transactions and is knowledgeable on all aspects."
"He has excellent awareness of the legal documents that he reviews or writes and is able to summarize the information in a way that a business can use to make decisions."
"Edward is a highly skilled and well-respected attorney. He always brings a very high level of creativity, professionalism and knowledge to his work."
"He is a true expert in his field."
"He is an excellent negotiator. His vast wealth of knowledge and experience means we are never surprised and constantly pushing to achieve excellence in business objectives."
"Eddie is always resourceful and responsive. He can handle multiple complex transactions and is knowledgeable on all aspects."
"He has excellent awareness of the legal documents that he reviews or writes and is able to summarize the information in a way that a business can use to make decisions."
"Edward is a highly skilled and well-respected attorney. He always brings a very high level of creativity, professionalism and knowledge to his work."
"He is a true expert in his field."
