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Proskauer Rose LLP

Proskauer Rose LLP

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United States • Real estate

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Real estate - large cap ($500m+)

Proskauer Rose LLP is capable of bringing an ‘unparalleled level of sophistication to complex real estate transactions’, representing leasehold companies, data centres, transportation companies, and capital management corporations. The team, which is led by Keith Barnett in Boston, frequently advises clients on transactional, financing, and development mandates. Barnett is renowned for his work in the hotel sector. He recently represented Carpenter & Company in the acquisition and financing of Four Seasons properties in multiple major cities. New York-based Jeffrey Horwitz is adept at handling commercial property acquisitions, while Boston’s Katelyn O’Brien leverages a wealth of expertise in the senior living space. Sean Boulger also practices in Boston, excels in recapitalization transactions, and multi-jurisdictional joint ventures. In 2025, Mark Rutter and David Slotkin joined the team from Paul Hastings LLP and Morrison Foerster respectively.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Even with the largest transactions the small things can be important. The team at Proskauer is superior at issue identification and resolution.'
  • 'Proskauer's work stands out for their attention to detail regardless of the size of the transaction. Jeff Horwitz assembles and manages the right people for each engagement and tirelessly move things along to completion. It just doesn't seem so hard when he's in charge, but compared to working with other firms and lawyers, is a great relief to have Proskauer on your side.'
  • 'The team brings an unparalleled level of sophistication to complex real estate transactions. It is expertise that sets it apart.'

Key clients

  • Accor
  • AEW Capital Management
  • Ares Management Corporation Auberge Resort
  • The Friedkin Group
  • Blackstone
  • BTG Pactual
  • Cerberus
  • D.E. Shaw & Co
  • DataBank
  • DigitalBridge Investment Management  DVL, Inc.
  • Extell Limited
  • FalconEye Ventures
  • Fortress  Hines Investments
  • JLC Infrastructure
  • Lendlease Development
  • MacNaughton
  • MG3 Developer Group
  • Mindspace
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Paramount Leasehold
Practice head

Keith Barnett

Other key lawyers

Jeffrey Horwitz; Steven Lichtenfeld; Katelyn O’Brien; Sean Boulger; Kieran Murphy;Mark Rutter; David Slotkin