Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

New York-based firm Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP primarily focuses on real estate finance matters in New York but is also proficient in working on nationwide projects. The team advises lenders and borrowers, alongside major New York landlords, private equity funds, and retail and office tenants. Practice head Julian Wise advises on a broad range of transactions including multi-tranche mezzanine financings and, on the operator side, the acquisition and disposition of different asset classes such as office, retail and hotel properties. Ari Aranda is another key member of the team.