Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP ‘s primary real estate focus is in the financing space, demonstrating consistent proficiency across mortgage formations, mezzanine loans, revolving credit facilities, and chapter 11 bankruptcies. The team, which is jointly led by Brian Lichter and Michael Rishty in New York, is particularly well known for its data centre expertise and recently represented Cipher Mining in the structuring of a 15 year lease with Amazon Web Services. Lichter is noted for his capabilities in recapitalization transactions and portfolio acquisitions, particularly in the multifamily property space. Rishty is a reliable contact for a number of asset management companies and private investors. Brian Hirsch is well-versed in private equity transactions and recently impressed in a CMBS refinancing of a 207-property portfolio.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Acadia Realty Trust
- Affinius Capital Management
- Big Lots, Inc.
- BlueOval SK
- Brookfield Properties
- Cipher Mining, Inc.
- Conversant Capital
- CoreWeave, Inc.
- EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure
- El-Ad Group
- Elliot Investment Management
- Extell Development Company
Practice head
Brian Lichter; Michael Rishty
Other key lawyers
Brian Hirsch; Avelina Burbridge; Nick Soilleux; Lawrence Plotkin