Comparative Guide
Sports Law
United States
Irwin A. Kishner, Daniel A. Etna, Alan R. Lyons, Justin Blass & Joel Wagman
Herrick, Feinstein LLP is home to a ‘hard-working and diligent’ real estate practice group in New York, which exhibits skill in various transactions, concerning the hospitality, transportation, residential, education, and office sectors. Under the joint supervision of Belinda G. Schwartz and Jonathan Adelsberg, the team acts for housing authorities, state departments, real estate developers, and private equity firms. Schwartz recently represented in a highly publicised Chapter 11 bankruptcy case involving the William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn. Adelsberg is noted for his strength in project redevelopments, restructurings, and joint ventures. Patrick O’Sullivan Jr has longstanding experience in tax-exempt bond financing matters, ground leasing mandates, and various development transactions. Yariv C. Ben-Ari specialises in leasing work and is often tasked with cross-border real estate transactions across a wide array of asset classes. Michael Smith is a name to note for property dispositions and affordable housing mandates.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Knowledgeable Team’
- ‘Hard working and diligent’
- ‘The team has the right blend of real estate professionals who understand real estate more broadly but also have individuals with expertise in the varying elements of the business where necessary.'
Key clients
- 92nd Street Y (92Y)
- ACRES Capital
- Extell
- Hunter College
- KPR Centers
- New York Public Library (NYPL)
- NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
- RXR Realty
- Soloviev Group
- Wythe Berry Fee Owner LLC (William Vale Hotel)
Work highlights
Represented the debtor in Chapter 11 proceedings involving the William Vale Hotel, a luxury hotel in Brooklyn.
Working with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) on the complete redevelopment of two NYCHA campuses in Manhattan.
Represented Rabina, along with the Park Tower Group, with respect to a large-scale redevelopment project, including a rezoning and construction of a mixed-use building in Downtown Brooklyn.
Practice head
Belinda G. Schwartz; Jonathan Adelsberg
Other key lawyers
Patrick O'Sullivan Jr; Yariv C. Ben-Ari; Michael Smith