O'Melveny & Myers LLP has recently grown its real estate finance practice with the addition of Malcolm Montgomery to the New York team, joining in July 2023 from Shearman & Sterling LLP. Montgomery ‘s return to the firm has opened up its New York practice, largely advising lenders such as banks and REITs with real estate investment and transactions. The firm handles both financings such as multi-property secured loans, mezzanine financings, and construction financings as well as workouts and restructurings of real estate assets. Practice head Michael Hamilton is located in Los Angeles and advises on corporate restructuring transactions and borrower-side representation.
Testimonials
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‘The group got stronger in NY with the addition of Malcolm Montgomery. ’
‘Malcolm is a top-notch real estate finance attorney. He is super-smart, experienced, commercial, ultra responsive and a pleasure to work with. He presents the complete package.’
Key clients
- The Macerich Company
- JFK Millennium Partners LLC
Work highlights
- Represented The Macerich Company in a $370 million financing of Green Acres Mall and Green Acres Commons in Valley Stream, New York.
- Represented a consortium consisting of Vantage Airport Group, JetBlue, American Triple I, and RXR Realty in an agreement to build, finance, and operate a new $4.2 billion passenger terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.