Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represents international private investors, venture capital entities, private equity funds, and asset management companies, demonstrating particular proficiency in handling transactions in the residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors. The team leverages a wealth of financing expertise and is equipped to assist with fund formation matters, institutional joint ventures, construction financing, and REIT acquisitions. The New York-based team is led by Peter Irwin, who is regularly instructed on matters concerning preferred equity investments and the purchase of residential portfolios. Nicole Levin Mesard showcases a strong track record in programmatic joint ventures and internal restructurings. Edward Rishty is noted for his capabilities in the industrial sector and is capable of assisting in the development of a wide range of assets. Micah Arbisser is particularly impressive in the development of hospitality projects, but offers expertise in multi-asset investments and ground leasing matters. Daniel Farrell frequently assists investors with a range of refinancing issues and is well-versed in mezzanine loans, CMBS transactions, and commercial mortgages.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • Avanath Capital Management
  • Breakthrough Properties
  • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
  • Carmel Partners
  • Carlyle Group
  • Cohen Private Ventures
  • Creation Equity
  • Elliott Investment Management
  • Global Atlantic Financial
  • HRP Group
  • J.P. Morgan Asset Management
  • Sculptor Capital Management
  • Stone Point
  • The Amherst Group LLC
  • Third Point LLC No
  • Tishman Speyer Properties No
  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Work highlights

Advised CPP Investments in connection with its 45% limited partnership investment in Goodman North American Partnership, a joint venture with Goodman Group, the largest industrial property operating company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Advised Carlyle in the origination of multiple construction loans for residential and retail mixed-use developments throughout New York and Florida in multiple programmatic joint ventures with Slate Property Group.
Represented Tishman Speyer in connection with the refinancing and reorganization of the ownership of the office building located at 300 Park Avenue in New York City.

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Peter Irwin

Other key lawyers

Nicole Levin Mesard; Edward Rishty; Micah Arbisser; Daniel Farrell