Evan Levy > Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
767 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10153
NEW YORK
United States
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Position

Co-Head of Weil’s Real Estate practice

Career

Evan Levy is Co-Head of Weil’s Real Estate practice. He focuses on real estate financings, private equity funds, workouts and restructurings, development projects, REITs and securities offerings. Evan has broad experience in all aspects of complex real estate transactions, representing borrowers and lenders; purchasers and sellers; fund sponsors and investors; debtors and creditors; developers and equity investors; and issuers and investors in all real estate asset classes. His key clients include Amherst Holdings, Brookfield, GIC, King Street, Lendlease and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

Education

Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., magna cum laude, 1995); Union College (M.B.A., 1995); University at Albany (B.A., magna cum laude, 1991).

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Real estate > Real estate investment trusts (REITs)

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP draws from its deep bench of real estate, private equity and funds, finance and tax attorneys to advise issuers and underwriters on complex REIT transactions.Key areas of expertise for the team include public and private REIT offerings, including IPOs, secondary and follow-on offerings, private placements of debt and equity, and public issuances of debt . The practice is led by Evan Levy, who focuses on complex real estate transactions, and Philip Rosen, who is experienced in high-value REIT deals. Former co-head Michael Bond  remains a key member of the team for commercial lending transactions, and Jannelle Seales focuses her practice on M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.

United States > Real estate > Real estate

Combining national expertise across real estate, finance and private equity, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is well-equipped to advise on investments, acquisitions and dispositions, development, and financings. The firm is also regularly counsels clients on distressed properties, restructuring and loan workouts. Philip Rosen and Evan Levy co-head the practice from New York. Former practice head Michael Bond and Jannelle Seales are the other key lawyers in the same office.