Dechert advises leading lenders across the full loan lifecycle, with particular strength in origination and securitization matters. The practice is jointly led by Matthew B Ginsburg in Philadelphia and Samuel H. Gilbert in Boston. Ginsburg, alongside Justin J Gdula, advises on mid-sized and large-scale financings across asset classes, including public-to-private real estate transactions and data center portfolios. Also in Philadelphia, David Forti focuses on originations, mezzanine financings, CMBS securitizations, and workouts, while Jason S Rozes brings experience in balance-sheet lending and construction loans, and Victoria Boland is also recommended. Kenneth Hackman regularly represents borrowers and lenders on single-family rental financings, and Nitya Kumar Goyal advises on mortgage and mezzanine loan originations. Boston-based Samuel H. Gilbert is noted for his expertise in the syndication and securitization of mortgage, mezzanine, and subordinate loans, as well as workouts and foreclosures, with particular experience in hotel and hospitality financings. In Charlotte, Stewart McQueen advises on securitized transactions and revolving credit facilities, while Tyler Stevens handles permanent and bridge loan originations and mezzanine debt financings.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dechert is best in class in the real estate finance space in the large loan CMBS business, in particular. The firm and the professionals are all very well versed in the market dynamics and on the leading edge of deal structures. They are easy to work with and generally deliver strong results for both ourselves and our clients. They are easy to work with and generally deliver strong results for both ourselves and our clients.'
- 'Tyler Stevens, Jason Rozes, Nitya Kumar Goyal. All of these Dechert professionals are top-tier lawyers who have unrivaled knowledge and expertise in the sector.'
- 'Dechert has a deep roster of subject matter experts throughout their ranks. All lawyers are incredibly responsive and go the extra mile to perform industry-leading service. There is no better counsel for complicated real estate transactions.'
- 'Dave Forti, Jason Rozes, Justin Gdula, Tyler Stevens, and Nitya Kumar Goyal are all an absolute pleasure to work with - best in the business'
- 'Nitya Goyal is one of the best (thoughtful, smart, timely, quick) counsel I have ever used. She is terrific and has built a nice team around her.'
Key clients
- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
- Bank of America
- Nuveen Green Capital (NGC)
- JP Morgan Chase
- Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.
- Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.
- Bank of America
- North Bridge ESG LLC
- Deutsche Bank
Work highlights
Represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as lender and directing administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as lender and administrative agent, and a leading global investment banking, securities, and asset and wealth management firm as lender, in the origination of a US$3.97 billion balance sheet mortgage loan.
Represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and a leading global investment banking, securities, and asset and wealth management firm, as lenders, in connection with the US$2.85 billion refinancing of The Spiral in Hudson Yards, Manhattan.
Represented Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., as lead lender, and Bank of America, N.A., Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as co-lenders, in the origination of a US$2.78 billion SASB mortgage loan to subsidiaries of Blackstone Inc., secured by 93 retail properties in 3 states.
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Practice head
Matthew B Ginsburg; Samuel H. Gilbert
Other key lawyers
Justin J Gdula; David Forti; Jason S Rozes; Kenneth Hackman; Nitya Kumar Goyal; Stewart McQueen; Tyler Stevens; Victoria Boland