Ranking tables
USA New York Real Estate: Mainly Dirt
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- DLA Piper LLP (US) 16 Years Ranked
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Band 4
Band 5
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 6 Years Ranked
- Haynes and Boone, LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Herrick, Feinstein LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Holland & Knight LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP 5 Years Ranked
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC 1 Years Ranked
- Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Shearman & Sterling LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 1 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Chris M Smith DLA Piper LLP (US)21 Years Ranked
- Eric M Feuerstein Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jay A Neveloff Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP21 Years Ranked
- Robert J Ivanhoe Greenberg Traurig, LLP21 Years Ranked
- Robert J Sorin Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP19 Years Ranked
- Ronald D Sernau Proskauer Rose LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Andrew A Lance Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
- Eric R Landau Paul Hastings LLP17 Years Ranked
- Harris B Freidus Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP19 Years Ranked
- Peter E Fisch Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP11 Years Ranked
- Peter J Irwin Debevoise & Plimpton LLP18 Years Ranked
- Steven D Klein Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP20 Years Ranked
- Wallace L Schwartz Vinson & Elkins LLP17 Years Ranked
- Steven Moskowitz
Band 3
- Adam M. Endick Vinson & Elkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- Andrew L Herz Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP14 Years Ranked
- Belinda Schwartz Herrick, Feinstein LLP6 Years Ranked
- Gerald R Uram Davis+Gilbert LLP15 Years Ranked
- Harry R Silvera Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
- Marco P Caffuzzi Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
- Michael J Rishty Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Michael Werner Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 Years Ranked
- Peter C Olsen Paul Hastings LLP12 Years Ranked
- Raymond A Sanseverino Loeb & Loeb LLP19 Years Ranked
- Ross Z Silver Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
- Stephen L Rabinowitz Greenberg Traurig, LLP17 Years Ranked
- Stuart M Saft Holland & Knight LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Andrew Dady Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP10 Years Ranked
- Andrew J Weiner Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brian S Lichter Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Bruce S DePaola Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Carly Glover Saviano Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- David Drewes Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP9 Years Ranked
- David Szeker Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP3 Years Ranked
- Gary S Kleinman Greenberg Traurig, LLP14 Years Ranked
- Gerd Alexander Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Hope K Plasha Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Canter Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP7 Years Ranked
- Joshua Stein Joshua Stein PLLC20 Years Ranked
- Julia Sanabria Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Keith Pattiz McDermott Will & Emery LLP14 Years Ranked
- Kenneth W Sold Loeb & Loeb LLP14 Years Ranked
- Laurie Grasso Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP5 Years Ranked
- Mark Maltz Davis+Gilbert LLP1 Years Ranked
- Neil L Rock Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates19 Years Ranked
- Nina Roket Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP1 Years Ranked
- Thomas D. Kearns Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP2 Years Ranked
- Thomas Henry Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP8 Years Ranked
- Karen Scanna
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 1 | 16 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 is provided in a wide variety of real estate transactions, from joint venture formations to acquisitions and dispositions. The firm is noted for its quality land use and zoning practice. It offers additional expertise in assisting clients on a spectrum of real estate project issues, including related litigation.1 Greenberg Traurig, LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is a highly regarded group providing a comprehensive service to a range of real estate clients, including investors, developers and owners. It has renowned strength in all areas of real estate financings and transactions. The New York practice is bolstered by a broad geographical reach across the USA and internationally.
Band 2
2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher provides 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. It attracts an enviable client base consisting of high-end lenders, operators and investors.2 Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel houses considerable expertise in land use, with experience securing zoning, landmark and planning approvals for large development projects. It undertakes transactional mandates on behalf of sophisticated owners, developers, tenants and other participants in the real estate industry. The team is also adept in negotiating ground lease transactions relating to development sites. Kramer is also recommended for litigation related to real estate finance matters.2 Paul Hastings LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedPaul Hastings provides comprehensive support to national and international clients involved in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings and joint ventures. The team advises a diverse range of clients, including market-leading investors and developers. Possesses a notable specialty in high-end leasings.2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is a New York real estate powerhouse, advising lenders, developers, REITs and private equity funds on sophisticated lending transactions. It houses expertise across all real estate matters, including financings, restructurings and joint ventures. The team demonstrates additional skill in advising on the gamut of commercial leasing issues.
Band 3
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Real Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedDLA Piper is a strong choice for real estate transactions involving national and cross-border assets. It has extensive experience advising real estate clients on a variety of matters, including joint venture negotiations, financings and investment opportunities.3 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison provides high-quality representation across the full range of real estate matters, including lending, acquisition, development and joint venture deals. The team frequently advises on the financing and development of high-profile projects in New York City and across the country. It acts for a wide range of market clients, including developers, investors and fund managers.
Band 4
4 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell is a respected practice offering expertise in a variety of matters, ranging from acquisitions and divestitures to substantial development and redevelopment projects. It demonstrates particular experience in joint venture transactions. Clients include major real estate investors and developers.4 Davis+Gilbert LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedDavis+Gilbert has extensive experience negotiating and renegotiating leases for retail and office space. It is also adept at real estate transactional matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings.4 Loeb & Loeb LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedLoeb & Loeb is experienced across a range of commercial real estate matters. It acts for an array of financial institutions, owners and developers. The team is particularly well regarded for work in the leasing space.4 Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler is a highly regarded leasing practice, regularly engaged by major tenants and landlords for complex transactions. The team is also proficient in the financing, acquisition and disposition of high-value real estate assets.4 Proskauer Rose LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedProskauer Rose regularly handles a broad array of complex real estate matters, including acquisitions and sales, as well as leasing transactions and financings. The team assists a combination of lenders, REITs and leading developers. It also displays an affinity for foreign and domestic distressed debt portfolio financing.4 Vinson & Elkins LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedVinson & Elkins is a growing group frequently called upon by a broad client base that includes investors, financial institutions and developers to advise on a range of mandates. It provides sophisticated representation in matters including acquisitions and dispositions, leasings and financings.4 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher has diverse capabilities across all types of real estate matters, including financings, restructurings and joint ventures. It has supplementary strength in REIT agreements and capital markets transactions.
Band 5
5 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton demonstrates notable expertise in arranging financings for sophisticated real estate transactions. The team has particular experience negotiating complex leases, acquisitions and dispositions. It is experienced counsel on matters involving shopping centers, office buildings and multifamily residential assets.5 Haynes and Boone, LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedHaynes and Boone represents leading lenders, REITs and developers in high-value mortgage, subordinated debt and financing transactions. It possesses a notable specialty in representing landlords and tenants in leasing matters. Additionally, the team is well versed in real estate-related workouts and restructuring matters.5 Herrick, Feinstein LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedHerrick, Feinstein is an established real estate group, assisting clients with the financing and execution of complex acquisitions and developments. It is adept at securing land use and zoning permits for real estate owners and developers. The team offers a strong network of governmental and agency contacts as well as public sector experience. Herrick, Feinstein is highly regarded in the New York real estate litigation space.5 Holland & Knight LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedHolland & Knight frequently advises a broad range of clients, including investors, real asset owners and developers, on complex zoning and land use concerns. The firm also enjoys a comprehensive practice advising on acquisition, disposition, leasing and finance matters.5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth is an increasingly prominent group encompassing a broad range of real estate expertise. It regularly advises developers, investment firms and owners in matters including acquisitions and sales, high-value developments and complex financings.5 Kasowitz Benson Torres LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedKasowitz Benson Torres offers clients sound transactional and development financing advice with a particular strength as joint venture counsel. It is also active on leasings and restructurings. The team possesses skill across a range of asset classes including office, retail and residential properties as well as mixed-use projects. Kasowitz offers additional expertise in complex real estate litigation involving issues including breach of contract and landlord-tenant disputes.5 McDermott Will & Emery LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery is a growing group with notable experience advising on a broad range of transactional real estate matters. The team frequently acts in joint venture formations, high-value financings and acquisitions and sales.5 Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PCReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAlongside vast experience across various commercial real estate matters such as leasing and acquisitions, the Mintz team is well known for its subspecialty in data center leasing, development and financing transactions. It also offers expertise in real estate matters related to communications including antenna tower leasing and cell site leasing.5 Olshan Frome Wolosky LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedOlshan Frome Wolosky has a broad practice regularly called upon by a diverse client base of investors, developers and owners to advise on complex real estate mandates. Its expertise includes acquisitions, financings and large-scale leasings.5 Seyfarth Shaw LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw is recognized for its broad expertise across a spectrum of real estate mandates. It is regularly called upon by clients including developers and owners to advise on acquisitions, financings and leasings.5 Shearman & Sterling LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedShearman & Sterling has strong 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.5 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPReal Estate: Mainly Dirt2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges is a popular choice for clients navigating complicated joint venture agreements and financing arrangements in relation to real estate transactions. It has complementary expertise in the formation of real estate funds.