Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advises both lenders and borrowers on major loan originations. The practice is well-versed in commercial real estate finance and advises high-profile clients in their transactions, including representing investors, lenders, funds, sovereigns, developers, and operators in complex multi-state mortgage and mezzanine loan transactions. The New York-based team is jointly led by Steven Wilner, Daniel Reynolds, and Joseph Lanzkron. Reynolds centers his practice around domestic and international real estate transactions, advising both lenders and borrowers. His recent work has included representing clients in joint venture negotiations and he continues to represent Brookfield Real Estate Finance Partners as lender on major loans.  Lanzkron handles a wide range of real estate transactions and is particularly sought out for his expertise in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures. Michael Weinberger left the firm in June 2023, while Aron Zuckerman left the firm in 2024.

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Key clients

  • Goldman Sachs
  • Brookfield
  • Corebridge Financial (f/k/a AIG Investments)
  • Banco Inbursa
  • KSL Capital Partners
  • Argent Ventures
  • AllianceBernstein
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • KKR
  • Angelo Gordon
  • MSD Capital
  • KB Kookmin Bank
  • JPMorgan Chase

Lawyers

Leading lawyers
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Steven Wilner, Daniel Reynolds, Joe Lanzkron