Ranking tables
Real Estate: Finance | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Aaron Beim Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Bonnie Neuman Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Stanco Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
- Ellen M Goodwin Alston & Bird LLP4 Years Ranked
- Eric Allendorf Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Erwin Dweck Milbank LLP13 Years Ranked
- Julian M Wise Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP12 Years Ranked
- Krystyna Blakeslee Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
- Laura Swihart Dechert LLP3 Years Ranked
- Malcolm Montgomery O'Melveny & Myers LLP19 Years Ranked
- Mark S Edelstein Morrison Foerster19 Years Ranked
- Michael Barker Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP8 Years Ranked
- Noam I. Haberman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Scott A Weinberg McDermott Will & Emery LLP6 Years Ranked
- Stephen Gliatta Arnold & Porter19 Years Ranked
- Victoria Shusterman Kirkland & Ellis LLP8 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Aron Zuckerman Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
- Brian Diamond Hogan Lovells US LLP17 Years Ranked
- David Nagler Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
- Diana Brummer Goodwin7 Years Ranked
- Farah Ahmed Greenberg Traurig, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Fredric L Altschuler Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP20 Years Ranked
- John Busillo Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joseph Philip Forte McCarter & English, LLP19 Years Ranked
- Keith Print Morrison Foerster2 Years Ranked
- Laura G Ciabarra Dechert LLP19 Years Ranked
- Lisa Chaney Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Louis J Hait Arnold & Porter10 Years Ranked
- Marco P Caffuzzi Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates10 Years Ranked
- Michael Vines Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP4 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Landau Haynes and Boone, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Richard Krainin ArentFox Schiff LLP4 Years Ranked
- Steven Koch Haynes and Boone, LLP11 Years Ranked
- Yaakov Sheinfeld Milbank LLP11 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Kimberly B BlacklowCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Senior Statespeople | 8 Years RankedKimberly Blacklow routinely represents major institutional investors as both borrower's and lender's counsel on major finance transactions.
Band 1
1 Arthur S AdlerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedArthur Adler offers substantial experience advising major investors on diverse and complex transactional matters, including loan origination, mezzanine financings and joint venture formation.
1 Kevin O'SheaMilbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedKevin O'Shea is a highly respected practitioner frequently sought out by institutional investors to handle complex financing matters, including mezzanine loans and credit facilities.
1 Michael WeinbergerGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedMichael Weinberger offers great experience as both borrower's and lender's counsel on high value real estate finance transactions, frequently representing major institutional investors.
1 Richard S FriesSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedRichard Fries of Sheppard, Mullen, Richter & Hampton enjoys an excellent reputation for his representation of major banks and other institutional investors in large scale loan transactions.
Band 2
2 Aaron BeimGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedAaron Beim frequently acts for major lenders in the origination of multimillion-dollar loans as part of a broader financing practice. His expertise extends to acquisitions and dispositions, as well as joint venture formation.
2 Bonnie NeumanCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedBonnie Neuman demonstrates impressive experience in sophisticated real estate finance matters including securitized mortgage loans and construction and mezzanine loans.
2 Daniel StancoRopes & Gray LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDaniel Stanco is cohead of the firm's global real estate investments and transactions group. He draws praise for his sophisticated representation of clients in complex financings and joint ventures.
2 Ellen M GoodwinAlston & Bird LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedEllen Goodwin is a respected practitioner with notable experience advising investor clients on complex financings. She frequently acts in mandates including mezzanine loans and loan originations, and has particular expertise in CMBS matters.
2 Eric AllendorfPaul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedEric Allendorf offers expertise advising major lenders on a wide array of complex financings across a range of asset classes.
2 Erwin DweckMilbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedErwin Dweck is an esteemed adviser to investors on an array of loan transactions, including origination, acquisition and sale of mortgage and mezzanine loans.
2 Julian M WiseSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJulian Wise offers great experience in a variety of loan structures and frequently advises major investors as both borrowers and lenders.
2 Krystyna BlakesleeGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedKrystyna Blakeslee regularly represents leading investors and commercial real estate companies in complex, high-value financings.
2 Laura SwihartDechert LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLaura Swihart is cochair of the firm's global finance and real estate practice groups. She has vast expertise in commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation matters.
2 Malcolm MontgomeryO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMalcolm Montgomery of O'Melveny & Myers advises major institutional investors on an array of sophisticated finance matters, including mezzanine and mortgage loans and complex credit facilities.
2 Mark S EdelsteinMorrison Foerster | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMark Edelstein represents institutional investors, including major multinational banks and private equity funds, on significant financing and investment concerns.
2 Michael BarkerFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedMichael Barker regularly acts as lender's counsel to investors on a range of complex transactional matters. He offers substantial expertise in acquisitions and dispositions and complex financings, among other things.
2 Noam I. HabermanGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedNoam Haberman is recognized for his representation of major financial institutions in complex loan transactions.
2 Scott A WeinbergMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedScott Weinberg routinely counsels major investment banks on high value financing matters. His expertise includes loan originations and securitizations.
2 Stephen GliattaArnold & Porter | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedStephen Gliatta is regularly engaged by investors in an array of sophisticated financing matters, including mezzanine and mortgage loan transactions.
2 Victoria ShustermanKirkland & Ellis LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedVictoria Shusterman is an experienced lender's counsel who acts for a varied client base of financial services sector companies. She enjoys a strong reputation for her work on matters including complex loan originations, restructurings and mezzanine financings.
Band 3
3 Aron ZuckermanSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAron Zuckerman is recognized for his ability to handle a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, with a particular emphasis on mortgage and mezzanine financings.
3 Brian DiamondHogan Lovells US LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedBrian Diamond is cochair of the firm's real estate practice group. He is often sought after by institutional investors, opportunity funds and investment advisers for his expertise in complex real estate finance matters such as mezzanine loans.
3 David NaglerSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedDavid Nagler is highly experienced in handling high value financing transactions. He represents a broad client base that includes major institutional investors, REITs and developers.
3 Diana BrummerGoodwin | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDiana Brummer cochairs the firm's real estate industry group and represents investors on significant loan transactions and joint ventures as part of a broad commercial real estate practice.
3 Farah AhmedGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedFarah Ahmed has a growing reputation for her sophisticated representation of clients in complex real estate finance matters. She regularly advises on mandates including loan origination, mezzanine financings and joint venture formation.
3 Fredric L AltschulerCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedFredric Altschuler offers substantial experience advising on a wide range of transactional real estate matters, including complex financings, acquisitions and sales and securitizations.
3 John BusilloEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedJohn Busillo of Eversheds Sutherland has a strong expertise in commercial real estate loan origination. He is regularly sought by large financial institutions and real estate investment funds in New York.
3 Joseph Philip ForteMcCarter & English, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedJoseph Philip Forte is highly regarded for his real estate finance practice, with particularly strong expertise in commercial mortgage-backed securities.
3 Keith PrintMorrison Foerster | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedKeith Print has a highly regarded real estate practice focused on providing well known clients with advice on financing issues including mortgages for industrial properties and construction loans.
3 Laura G CiabarraDechert LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedLaura Ciabarra is sought out by investors for her expertise in a range of finance transactions, including debt, mezzanine and mortgage loans.
3 Lisa ChaneyPaul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedLisa Chaney draws praise for her representation of clients in sizable transactional real estate matters. She frequently advises on loan originations, restructurings and credit facilities.
3 Louis J HaitArnold & Porter | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedLouis Hait offers great experience across a range of financing concerns, including high value acquisitions and construction financings.
3 Marco P CaffuzziSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMarco Caffuzzi offers a broad-based commercial real estate practice, including experience in acquisition and development matters.
3 Michael VinesFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMichael Vines is a respected financing lawyer with notable expertise advising clients on complex loan originations.
3 Rebecca LandauHaynes and Boone, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRebecca Landau is a respected transactional real estate attorney with notable expertise advising clients on complex financings involving commercial and residential real estate.
3 Richard KraininArentFox Schiff LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRichard Krainin of ArentFox Schiff routinely handles a broad range of real estate transactions, representing clients in financings and restructurings.
3 Steven KochHaynes and Boone, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedSteven Koch possesses great experience in transactional real estate matters, frequently acting as lender's and borrower's counsel in matters including loan purchases and sales.
3 Yaakov SheinfeldMilbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedYaakov Sheinfeld regularly assists clients on matters including loan originations and private equity investments.
Up and Coming
U Christine O'ConnellKing & Spalding LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedChristine 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.
U Eric SchwitzerPaul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedEric Schwitzer is noted for his representation of financial institutions, private equity funds and developers in a wide array of financings in the real estate sector.
U Joe LanzkronCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJoe Lanzkron regularly represents a range of clients on real estate matters including joint ventures, acquisitions and restructurings.
U Jonathan KarlMilbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJonathan Karl represents institutional investors, including private equity funds and asset managers, in the origination, sale and purchase of structured financings. He has noted expertise in bridge, construction and mezzanine loans.