Ranking tables
USA New York Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance
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Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 15 Years Ranked
Dechert LLP 15 Years Ranked
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 11 Years Ranked
Latham & Watkins LLP 15 Years Ranked- Milbank LLP 7 Years Ranked
Sidley Austin LLP 15 Years Ranked
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 15 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 15 Years Ranked
Band 4
Arnold & Porter 14 Years Ranked
DLA Piper LLP (US) 15 Years Ranked
Duval & Stachenfeld LLP 5 Years Ranked
Goodwin 9 Years Ranked
King & Spalding LLP 6 Years Ranked
Morrison Foerster 11 Years Ranked
Paul Hastings LLP 3 Years Ranked
Proskauer Rose LLP 15 Years Ranked
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP 15 Years Ranked
Shearman & Sterling LLP 15 Years Ranked- Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb acts for major lenders and borrowers in sophisticated real estate financings and joint ventures. Extensive experience in mortgage and mezzanine loan originations, as well as a range of acquisitions and dispositions. Additionally demonstrates significant knowledge relating to development and public-private partnership matters.
1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedProvides expertise across the full spectrum of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales and joint ventures, as well as a broad spectrum of project financing arrangements. Attracts an enviable client base consisting of high-end lenders, operators and investors.
1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedDistinguished real estate group that advises on the full range of complex property transactions and financings across a wide variety of asset classes. Regularly works with private equity houses and funds in high-value deals.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedNew York real estate powerhouse, advising lenders, developers, REITs and private equity funds on sophisticated lending transactions. Houses expertise across all real estate matters, including financings, restructurings and joint ventures. Demonstrates additional skill in advising on the gamut of commercial leasing issues.
1 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedExcels in advising on a wide variety of transactional and joint venture agreements relating to the purchase and sale of significant real estate assets. Also provides high-end advice on financing and development arrangements for large real estate projects. Additionally well versed across recapitalization and restructuring matters.
Band 2
2 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedEarns strong commendations for its deep expertise in real estate finance matters. Handles a diverse array of transactions for institutional investors, including a variety of loans, acquisitions and joint ventures. Particularly noted for its experience in securitizations and other capital markets matters, including a range of finance origination issues.
2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedAdvises institutional investors and sponsors on joint venture negotiations, mortgage and mezzanine loan originations, and the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets. Complementary strengths include the formation of REITs and private equity funds.
2 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedHigh-quality representation across the full range of real estate matters, including lending, acquisition, development and joint venture deals. Frequently advises on the financing and development of high-profile projects in New York City and across the country. Acts for a wide range of market clients, including developers, investors and fund managers.
Band 3
3 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDemonstrates notable expertise in arranging financings for sophisticated real estate transactions. Particular experience negotiating complex leases, acquisitions and dispositions. Experienced counsel on matters involving shopping centers, office buildings and multifamily residential assets.3 Dechert LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedNotable reputation for advising private and public investors on the origination, purchase and sale of significant real estate loan portfolios. Possesses renowned strength in complex mortgage loan securitizations and restructurings. Also offers expertise advising clients on complex regulatory concerns in the market.3 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson is frequently sought for guidance on some of New York City's largest and highest-value developments. Stellar service provided in a wide variety of real estate transactions, from joint venture formations to acquisitions and dispositions. Noted for its quality land use and zoning practice. Offers additional expertise in assisting clients on a spectrum of real estate project issues, including zoning and land use concerns and related litigation.3 Latham & Watkins LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedA popular choice for a variety of real estate transactions involving complex financing arrangements. Well equipped to handle matters involving all real estate classes, with particular experience in the hospitality and retail industries. Acts for an impressive client roster of foreign investors, private equity funds and institutional lenders.3 Milbank LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedWell-regarded practitioners offering expertise in all aspects of real estate finance. Extensive experience advising clients in connection with the origination, workout and acquisition of real estate-backed debt and equity structures. Also offers expertise advising on mezzanine originations, construction financings, and the structuring of CMBS risk retention acquisitions.3 Sidley Austin LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedRepresents lenders and owners in structuring a broad range of complex financings, including mezzanine loans, CMBS transactions and credit facilities. Also experienced in real estate loan workouts, assisting an array of institutional lenders. Offers additional experience advising on community development finance matters.3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges advised Brookfield Financial Partners in a $630 million mortgage and mezzanine construction financing for The Howard Hughes Corporation for the development of a luxury residential condominium in Hawaii.3 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDiverse capabilities across all types of real estate matters, including financings, restructurings and joint ventures. Supplementary strength in REIT agreements and capital markets transactions.
Band 4
4 Arnold & PorterReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedHighly praised for its representation of institutional lenders in a range of real estate financings, with significant experience in mortgage, mezzanine and equity originations. Additional capabilities in a broad spectrum of high-value real estate transactions.4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedA strong choice for real estate transactions involving national and cross-border assets. Extensive experience advising real estate clients on a variety of matters, including joint venture negotiations, financings and investment opportunities.4 Duval & Stachenfeld LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedRespected boutique regularly engaged by investors, asset managers and commercial clients on significant transactions including acquisitions and leasing. Possesses additional capabilities in financing, and particular knowledge of opportunity zone investment.4 GoodwinReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedAssists national and international investors in structuring a range of real estate financings, as well as advising on large-scale transactions. Possesses complementary strengths in REIT offerings and real estate fund formation. Serves a variety of clients both within the US and internationally, ranging across developers, owners and investment managers.4 King & Spalding LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedRepresents institutional investors and asset managers on a range of sophisticated concerns. Particularly adept in real estate finance, encompassing mortgage and construction lending, fund formation and REIT matters. Demonstrates additional capabilities in M&A.4 Morrison FoersterReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedProvides comprehensive support to lenders and borrowers on a broad spectrum of real estate mandates. Enjoys strong reputation for a wide variety of finance matters, with noted specialties in EB-5 financing, construction lending and mezzanine debt investments. Highly adept handling transactional matters within the real estate field, including joint venture formation as well as the acquisition and disposition of assets.4 Paul Hastings LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedProvides comprehensive support to national and international clients involved in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings and joint ventures. Advises a diverse range of clients, including market-leading investors and developers. Possesses a notable specialty in high-end leasings.4 Proskauer Rose LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedRegularly handles a broad array of complex real estate matters, including acquisitions and sales, as well as leasing transactions and financings. Assists a combination of lenders, REITs and leading developers. Also displays an affinity for foreign and domestic distressed debt portfolio financing.4 Schulte Roth & Zabel LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedWell-regarded attorneys able to handle all types of real estate transactions, including joint ventures and lending agreements, as well as acquisitions and dispositions. Clients include preeminent private equity funds, REITs and other real estate investors. Also demonstrates skill handling complex leasing matters, with the capacity to act for landlord and commercial tenant clients.4 Shearman & Sterling LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedStrong capabilities across all aspects of real estate, including financings, leasings, acquisitions and sales. Clients include premier national and international real estate investors, as well as developers and financial institutions.
Band 5
5 Alston & Bird LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedNoted expertise advising leading banks and other lenders on complex real estate financings. Offers capabilities in high-value loan originations, debt workouts and restructurings.
5 Haynes and Boone, LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedRepresents leading lenders, REITs and developers in high-value mortgage, subordinated debt and financing transactions. Possesses a notable specialty in representing landlords and tenants in leasing matters. Additionally well versed in real estate-related workouts and restructuring matters.
5 KattenReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedRespected practice with substantial transactional expertise. Frequently advises on a broad range of matters, including construction financings, acquisition and development, for a broad client base of lenders, owners and investors, among others.
5 McDermott Will & Emery LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedGrowing group with notable experience advising on a broad range of transactional real estate matters. Frequently acts in joint venture formations, high-value financings and acquisitions and sales.
5 Ropes & Gray LLPReal Estate: Mainly Corporate & FinanceUSA 2022 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSophisticated transactional practice experienced in the representation of leading investors and financial organizations. Regularly advises on matters including high-value financings, acquisitions and investment structures.