Greenberg Traurig advises clients on both the lender and borrower sides of commercial real estate financing matters, covering debt and equity investments across the capital stack, with particular strength in alternative asset classes such as data centers and next-generation storage facilities. The practice is jointly led by Michael Moser, based in Westchester County, and Cory Tessler in New York. Moser focuses on bridge, mezzanine, and permanent loan transactions, as well as workouts and restructurings, while Tessler is known for designing tailored mortgage securitization programs covering hotel, retail, office, and multifamily assets. Other key figures include Los Angeles-based Michael Davis, who represents clients on senior, construction, and bridge financings, and Farah Ahmed, who advises on the acquisition, disposition, and development of real estate assets. The team was further strengthened in 2025 with the arrivals of Daniel Elrod, Richard Heaton, Benjamin Hittman, and Marc Lazar.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are the best in the business. Incredibly hard working and competent.'
Key clients
- SL Green Realty Corp
- Morgan Stanley
- Starwood Capital Group
- Square Mile Capital Management
- Meadow Partners LLC
- Invesco
- Bank of Montreal
- Maximus Real Estate Partners
- InterVest Capital Partners
- Kolter Group
Work highlights
Advised PIMCO as lead buyer on private debt offering Meta “Hyperion” data center private bond package (~$27B).
Advised Global Net Lease (GNL) on $1.8B portfolio sale + $1.8B revolver refi $3.6B combined across a 99-property, 28-state portfolio with a multiphase closing and a multilender refinancing.
Advised Vanbarton Group (NYC office-to-residential conversions) on $830M financing + $333.5M acquisitions (>$1.1B program).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Michael Moser; Corey A. Tesler
Other key lawyers
Michael Davis; Farah Ahmed; Daniel Elrod; Richard Heaton; Benjamin Hittman; Marc Lazar
