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.

Farah Ahmed
Farah Ahmed
Practice head

Michael Moser; Corey A. Tesler

Other key lawyers

Michael Davis; Farah Ahmed; Daniel Elrod; Richard Heaton; Benjamin Hittman; Marc Lazar