Ranking tables
USA New York Real Estate: Finance
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Aaron Beim Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP10 Years Ranked
- Bonnie Neuman Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP2 Years Ranked
- Evan R Levy Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
- Harvey R Uris Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates21 Years Ranked
- Kimberly B Blacklow Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP7 Years Ranked
- Malcolm K Montgomery Shearman & Sterling LLP18 Years Ranked
- Michael Barker Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP7 Years Ranked
- Noam I. Haberman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
- Scott A Weinberg McDermott Will & Emery LLP5 Years Ranked
- Stephen Gliatta Arnold & Porter18 Years Ranked
- Victoria Shusterman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Alan S Weil Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
- Aron Zuckerman Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Stanco Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
- Diana Brummer Goodwin6 Years Ranked
- Ellen M Goodwin Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
- Eric Allendorf Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Erwin Dweck Milbank LLP12 Years Ranked
- Fredric L Altschuler Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP19 Years Ranked
- John Busillo Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP2 Years Ranked
- Julian M Wise Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP11 Years Ranked
- Keith Print Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
- Krystyna M. Blakeslee Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Laura G Ciabarra Dechert LLP18 Years Ranked
- Laura Swihart Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lisa Chaney Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Louis J Hait Arnold & Porter9 Years Ranked
- Mark S Edelstein Morrison Foerster18 Years Ranked
- Michael Vines Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michelle Kelban Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Landau Haynes and Boone, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Richard D Jones Dechert LLP21 Years Ranked
- Richard Krainin ArentFox Schiff LLP3 Years Ranked
- Steven Koch Haynes and Boone, LLP10 Years Ranked
- Suzanne deVries Decker Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP4 Years Ranked
- Yaakov Sheinfeld Milbank LLP10 Years Ranked
- Brian Diamond
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Warren J BernsteinArnold & Porter | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years RankedWarren Bernstein counsels banks, private equity firms and other major financial institutions as lenders in high-value loan transactions.
Band 1
1 Arthur S AdlerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 1 | 21 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: Finance2023 | Band 1 | 14 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 WeinbergerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked"Michael Weinberger is the best of the best for commercial real estate finance. He adopts a pragmatic approach to his work, expertly balancing risk mitigation and commercial effectiveness."1 Richard S FriesSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 1 | 17 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: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 10 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: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedBonnie Neuman demonstrates impressive experience in sophisticated real estate finance matters including securitized mortgage loans, and construction and mezzanine loans.2 Evan R LevyWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedEvan Levy has broad experience across the gamut of real estate finance. His broad client base includes leading investors, developers and commercial real estate owners.2 Harvey R UrisSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedHarvey Uris brings his significant experience to bear in the representation of clients on a wide range of matters, including financings and high-value transactions.2 Kimberly B BlacklowCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedKimberly Blacklow routinely represents major institutional investors as both borrower's and lender's counsel on major finance transactions.2 Malcolm K MontgomeryShearman & Sterling LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedMalcolm Montgomery advises major institutional investors on an array of sophisticated finance matters, including mezzanine and mortgage loans and complex credit facilities.2 Michael BarkerFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 7 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: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 6 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: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 5 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: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedStephen Gliatta is regularly engaged by investors in an array of sophisticated financing matters, including mezzanine and mortgage loan transactions.2 Victoria ShustermanGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 2 | 7 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 Alan S WeilSidley Austin LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedAlan Weil has broad experience in commercial real estate transactions and frequently handles high-value loan agreements as both borrower's and lender's counsel.3 Aron ZuckermanCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 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 Daniel StancoRopes & Gray LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked"Daniel Stanco is highly commercial with an excellent perspective on negotiated outcomes in the market. He has a nuanced understanding of high-level structural considerations, as well as practical concerns."3 Diana BrummerGoodwin | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDiana Brummer represents investors on significant loan transactions and joint ventures as part of a broad commercial real estate practice.3 Ellen M GoodwinAlston & Bird LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 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.3 Eric AllendorfPaul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked"Eric is an exceptional attorney. Not only is he incredibly smart and responsive, but he is able to pinpoint the main issues on a matter and get the deal done efficiently."3 Erwin DweckMilbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedErwin Dweck is a respected adviser to investors on an array of loan transactions, including origination, acquisition and sale of mortgage and mezzanine loans.3 Fredric L AltschulerCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 19 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: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 2 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 Julian M WiseSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJulian Wise offers great experience in a variety of loan structures and frequently advises major investors as both borrowers and lenders.3 Keith PrintMorrison Foerster | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 1 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 Krystyna M. BlakesleeWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedKrystyna Blakeslee chairs the firm's real estate finance group and regularly represents leading investors and commercial real estate companies in complex, high-value financings.3 Laura G CiabarraDechert LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedLaura Ciabarra is sought out by investors for her expertise in a range of finance transactions, including debt, mezzanine and mortgage loans.3 Laura SwihartDechert LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedLaura Swihart is well known for her work related to Freddie Mac and has vast expertise in commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation matters.3 Lisa ChaneyPaul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 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: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedLouis Hait offers great experience across a range of financing concerns, including high-value acquisitions and construction financings.3 Mark S EdelsteinMorrison Foerster | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedMark Edelstein represents institutional investors, including major multinational banks and private equity funds, on significant financing and investment concerns.3 Michael VinesFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked"Michael's technical capability is fantastic. He is active in the market and so is able to provide real-time market information on where things are moving."3 Michelle KelbanLatham & Watkins LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMichelle Kelban cochairs the firm's global real estate practice and regularly assists investors with complex financing matters.3 Rebecca LandauHaynes and Boone, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 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 D JonesDechert LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedRichard Jones is noted for his experience in real estate financing matters, and frequently advises lenders on mortgages, mezzanine loans and securitization matters.3 Richard KraininArentFox Schiff LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 3 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: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 10 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 Suzanne deVries DeckerFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedSuzanne deVries Decker has a growing reputation for her work in real estate finance and frequently counsels investors on significant loan transactions.3 Yaakov SheinfeldMilbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked"Yaakov does a very good job at thinking like a business person and finding solutions; he doesn't shy away from difficult and complex transactions."
Up and Coming
U Christine O'ConnellKing & Spalding LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Up and Coming | 1 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 Farah AhmedGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2023 | Up and Coming | 3 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.