Ranking tables
Real Estate: Finance | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Aron Zuckerman Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
Daniel Stanco Ropes & Gray LLP6 Years Ranked
Ellen M Goodwin Alston & Bird LLP6 Years Ranked
Eric Allendorf Paul Hastings LLP6 Years Ranked
Erwin Dweck Milbank LLP15 Years Ranked
Julian M Wise McDermott Will & Schulte14 Years Ranked
Krystyna Blakeslee Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
Laura Swihart Dechert LLP5 Years Ranked
Malcolm Montgomery O'Melveny & Myers LLP21 Years Ranked
Mark S Edelstein Morrison Foerster21 Years Ranked
Michael Barker Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP10 Years Ranked
Michael Vines Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP6 Years Ranked
Richard S Fries Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP20 Years Ranked
Scott A Weinberg McDermott Will & Schulte8 Years Ranked
Steven Koch Haynes and Boone, LLP13 Years Ranked
Yaakov Sheinfeld Milbank LLP13 Years Ranked
Brian Diamond Hogan Lovells US LLP19 Years Ranked
Christine O'Connell King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
David Nagler Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates13 Years Ranked
Diana Brummer Goodwin9 Years Ranked
Eric Schwitzer Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
John Busillo Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP5 Years Ranked
Keith Print Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
Laura G Ciabarra Dechert LLP21 Years Ranked
Lisa Chaney Paul Hastings LLP6 Years Ranked
Louis J Hait Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
Marco P Caffuzzi Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
Ness Cohen Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
Rebecca Landau Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Stephen Gliatta Arnold & Porter21 Years Ranked
Brian Donnelly King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked
Daniel Reynolds Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP1 Years Ranked
David Freedman Latham & Watkins LLP1 Years Ranked
Farah Ahmed Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Kapner Arnold & Porter1 Years Ranked
Joe Lanzkron Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
Matthew Kidd Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
Seth Henslovitz Kirkland & Ellis LLP1 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Arthur S Adler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedArthur Adler offers substantial experience advising major investors on diverse and complex transactional matters, including loan origination, mezzanine financings and joint venture formation.
S Kevin O'Shea
Milbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Senior Statespeople | 17 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.
Band 1

1 Aaron Beim
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 13 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.
1 Bonnie Neuman
Sidley Austin LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedBonnie Neuman demonstrates impressive experience in sophisticated real estate finance matters, including securitized mortgage loans and construction and mezzanine loans.

1 Michael Weinberger
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 24 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 Noam I. Haberman
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedNoam Haberman is highly regarded and recognized for his representation of major financial institutions in complex loan transactions.

1 Victoria Shusterman
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 10 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 2

2 Aron Zuckerman
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 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.
2 Daniel Stanco
Ropes & Gray LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDaniel Stanco draws praise for his sophisticated representation of clients in complex financings and joint ventures.

2 Ellen M Goodwin
Alston & Bird LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 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 Allendorf
Paul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedEric Allendorf offers expertise advising major lenders on a wide array of complex financings across a range of asset classes.
2 Erwin Dweck
Milbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedErwin Dweck is an esteemed adviser to investors on an array of loan transactions, including the origination, acquisition and sale of mortgage and mezzanine loans.

2 Julian M Wise
McDermott Will & Schulte | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedJulian Wise offers great experience in a variety of loan structures and frequently advises major investors as both borrowers and lenders.
2 Krystyna Blakeslee
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedKrystyna Blakeslee regularly represents leading investors and commercial real estate companies in complex, high value financings.

2 Laura Swihart
Dechert LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedLaura Swihart is co-chair 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: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 21 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 Edelstein
Morrison Foerster | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedMark Edelstein represents institutional investors, including major multinational banks and private equity funds, in significant financing and investment concerns.

2 Michael Barker
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 10 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 Michael Vines
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMichael Vines is a respected financing lawyer with notable expertise advising clients on complex loan originations.
2 Richard S Fries
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 20 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.

2 Scott A Weinberg
McDermott Will & Schulte | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedScott Weinberg routinely counsels major investment banks on high value financing matters. His expertise includes loan originations and securitizations.

2 Steven Koch
Haynes and Boone, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 13 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.
2 Yaakov Sheinfeld
Milbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedYaakov Sheinfeld regularly assists clients on matters including loan originations and private equity investments.
Band 3

3 Brian Diamond
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedBrian Diamond 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 Christine O'Connell
King & Spalding LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 4 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.
3 David Nagler
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 13 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 Brummer
Goodwin | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedDiana Brummer co-chairs the firm's real estate industry group and represents investors in significant loan transactions and joint ventures as part of a broad commercial real estate practice.

3 Eric Schwitzer
Paul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 4 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.
3 John Busillo
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJohn Busillo of Eversheds Sutherland has 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 Keith Print
Morrison Foerster | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 4 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 Ciabarra
Dechert LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 21 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 Chaney
Paul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 6 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 Hait
Arnold & Porter | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLouis Hait offers great experience across a range of financing concerns, including high value acquisitions and construction financings.

3 Marco P Caffuzzi
Latham & Watkins LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedMarco Caffuzzi offers a broad-based commercial real estate practice, including experience in acquisition and development matters.
3 Ness Cohen
Clifford Chance US LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNess Cohen of Clifford Chance has significant expertise in joint ventures, acquisitions and financings involving real estate.

3 Rebecca Landau
Latham & Watkins LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 6 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 Stephen Gliatta
Arnold & Porter | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedStephen Gliatta is regularly engaged by investors in an array of sophisticated financing matters, including mezzanine and mortgage loan transactions.
Band 4

4 Brian Donnelly
King & Spalding LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBrian 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.

4 Daniel Reynolds
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDaniel Reynolds is adept at handling real estate finance transactions on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. He regularly assists domestic and international clients with joint ventures and various types of loan financing structures.

4 David Freedman
Latham & Watkins LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavid Freedman is a partner at Latham & Watkins, with a practice focusing on the full range of real estate financing transactions. David is well-versed in construction and mortgage financing, and regularly engaged by the most notable financial institutions.

4 Farah Ahmed
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 6 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.
4 Jeffrey Kapner
Arnold & Porter | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJeffrey Kapner co-chairs Arnold & Porter's real estate practice, and assists both domestic and international clients with all manner of real estate finance transactions, including acquisitions, mortgage loans and joint ventures.

4 Joe Lanzkron
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJoe Lanzkron regularly represents a range of clients in real estate matters including joint ventures, acquisitions and restructurings.

4 Matthew Kidd
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMatthew Kidd of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher handles real estate transactions on behalf of both lender and borrower clients. He has experience across the spectrum of real estate, including loan structures, acquisitions and dispositions for a variety of asset classes.

4 Seth Henslovitz
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedSeth Henslovitz of Kirkland & Ellis assists lenders and borrowers with various finance structures, including loan originations, debt restructurings and workouts.
Up and Coming

U Frank Mangiatordi
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedFrank Mangiatordi has a burgeoning real estate practice. He demonstrates particular strength in handling construction and mortgage loans.

U Jason Stratmoen
Paul Hastings LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJason Stratmoen is a strong choice for commercial real estate lender clients. He is noted for his experience handling various loan structures and negotiations, as well as joint venture investments.

U Jonathan Karl
Milbank LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Up and Coming | 3 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.
U Matthew Gibbons
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Real Estate: Finance2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedMatthew Gibbons has impressive experience representing financial institutions and private equity funds on a variety of finance and corporate real estate matters.
