New York-based firm Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP focuses on real estate finance matters in New York, but also handles deals involving other major cities such as Los Angeles and Miami. The practice advises both lenders and borrowers, and also represents New York landlords and retail tenants in negotiations. Practice head Julian Wise has a wide breadth of experience from multi-tranche mezzanine financings and intercreditor agreements to advising on acquisitions, dispositions, and financings of different asset classes. Seth Henslovitz is key to the team, representing lenders and borrowers in commercial mortgage and mezzanine financings. Ari Aranda is also noted.
Key clients
- Blackstone Mortgage Trust
- The Carlyle Group
Work highlights
- Advised JK Hotel Group on its recent acquisition of the iconic Jane Hotel, which will be used to expand the private membership club San Vincente Bungalows.
- Advised Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies on the refinancing of an office building located at 260-261 Madison Avenue in New York.