Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Lauded for its expertise in CMBS transactions, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP‘s practice places an emphasis on the origination of mortgage and mezzanine loans. Beyond the practice’s focus on commercial real estate loan originations, the team also advises on a growing stream of refinancing mandates. Among its clientele are financial institutions JPMorgan and Wells Fargo, who turn for their most complex lending work, including syndicated lending matters. Heading up the practice from New York is key practitioner Bonnie Neuman who represents global investment banks, financial institutions, investors and servicers in major transactions across the full range of asset classes. Neuman is highly active in the financing of commercial properties such as hotels, shopping centers, recreational activities, and multi-use projects. In Charlotte, Holly Chamberlain’s impressive track record extends to SASB securitised deals and refinancing existing CMBS loans. Also in Charlotte, both Molly Lovedale and Christopher Dickson have experience with multi-state, multi-property pooled transactions and are noted for capabilities in the servicing and sale of mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, and participation interests. Working with Neuman in New York, real estate finance lawyer Nicholas Brandfon acts on loan sales, restructurings, and bankruptcy-related matters.