Holland & Knight represents a diverse client base spanning domestic and international banks, insurers, debt funds, and mortgage REITs across a broad range of real estate transactions. The wider real estate practice is jointly led by Joe Guay in New York and Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz in Miami. In Atlanta, John Decker focuses on corporate and asset-based lending matters, while New York–based Keith Brandofino advises on loan servicing for commercial mortgage-backed securities. Boston’s Sean O’Brien is a key contact for loan originations, enforcements, and workouts, while David Packer in Century City is noted for bridge, construction, and mezzanine financings.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- 'Tailored services. Their post closing processes are unmatched. All the attorneys are good attorneys, but also good and decent people.'
- 'True focus. Good people. Responsive.'
- 'We have a long-term relationship with the real estate finance/distressed asset group at the firm due to our complete confidence in the ability of the partners and associates to handle our needs. The partners are adept at managing each case and staffing appropriately to best serve client needs.'
- 'Knowledge, availability and responsiveness.'
Key clients
- NorthPark Partners, LP
- MidFlorida Credit Opportunities
- Capital One, National Association
Work highlights
Represented the ownership and borrower, NorthPark Partners LP and its affiliates, in a refinancing of NorthPark Center, the 1.9 million-square-foot upscale shopping, dining and cultural destination in Dallas anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Eataly and a 15-screen AMC theater.
Represented the lender in connection with an $85 million acquisition and construction loan secured by a 2.3-acre waterfront estate located at 5940 North Bay Road in Miami Beach, Florida.
Representing Capital One in a $725 million loan to refinance 13 multifamily properties owned by Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust collateralized by nearly 4,700 units in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Washington state.
Practice head
Joe Guay; Vivian de las Cuevas-Díaz
Other key lawyers
John Decker; Keith Brandofino; Sean O'Brien; David Packer