In a market weathering unprecedented change, companies involved in high-stakes real estate deals need a steady, trusted hand to guide them. They also need counsel who can help them find new solutions for tough new challenges. The Paul, Weiss Real Estate Department offers clients the best of both worlds. Our long history of executing every kind of deal touching real property and our business and legal savvy help the most complex real estate projects succeed in fluctuating economic conditions.
Transactional Real Estate: Priority Issues With Mortgage Loan Modifications
October 17, 2018 Download PDF
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Priority Issues With Mortgage Loan Modifications,” was published in the October 17 issue of the New York Law Journal. The authors discuss issues involved with modifying a loan secured by a mortgage, including obtaining an existing junior lienholder’s consent, providing notice to future junior lienholders, and title insurance considerations. Real estate associate Lily Wang assisted in the preparation of this article.
Events & Publications
Transactional Real Estate: Anti-Assignment Provisions in Leases
- Aug 12, 2020
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Transactional Real Estate: Anti-Assignment Provisions in Leases
Real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella and counsel Allen Wieder’s latest transactional real estate column, “Anti-Assignment Provisions in Leases,” appeared in the August 12 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Paul, Weiss Real Estate Team Provides COVID-19 Guidance to New York State Judicial Institute
- Jun 24, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Real Estate Team Provides COVID-19 Guidance to New York State Judicial Institute
On June 24, real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella and associate Peter Borock gave a presentation at the request of the New York State Judicial Institute to the New York State Unified Court System’s law clerks and court attorneys.
UPDATE: New York City Eliminates Personal Liability of Individual Guarantors under Certain Retail Leases, for Payment Defaults Occurring during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Jun 02, 2020
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UPDATE: New York City Eliminates Personal Liability of Individual Guarantors under Certain Retail Leases, for Payment Defaults Occurring during the Coronavirus Pandemic
New York City has eliminated the personal liability of individual guarantors under certain retail leases for defaults between March 7 and September 30, 2020.
Transactional Real Estate: Commercial Landlord-Tenant Issues During the Pandemic
- May 13, 2020
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Transactional Real Estate: Commercial Landlord-Tenant Issues During the Pandemic
Real estate partners Salvatore Gogliormella and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Commercial Landlord-Tenant Issues During the Pandemic,” appeared in the May 13 issue of the New York Law Journal.
UPDATE: New York State Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratoria, and Provides Certain Additional Benefits to Residential Tenants, During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- May 12, 2020
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UPDATE: New York State Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratoria, and Provides Certain Additional Benefits to Residential Tenants, During the Coronavirus Pandemic
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently issued an executive order that, among other things, extends moratoria on tenant evictions and mortgage foreclosures.
Paul, Weiss Real Estate Team Provides COVID-19 Guidance to 300 Small Businesses and Not-For-Profits
- May 07, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Real Estate Team Provides COVID-19 Guidance to 300 Small Businesses and Not-For-Profits
On May 7, real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella and associate Peter Borock gave a presentation at the request of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and Lawyers Alliance for New York to 300 small businesses and…
Salvatore Gogliormella and Peter Borock to Speak to YPO Big Apple Gold Chapter
- Apr 06, 2020
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Salvatore Gogliormella and Peter Borock to Speak to YPO Big Apple Gold Chapter
Real Estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella and associate Peter Borock will deliver a presentation titled “Abandonment of Leases and Abatement of Rent during the Coronavirus Pandemic” to the Young Presidents' Organization’s Big Apple…
UPDATE: New York State Legislature Considers Bill Affecting Certain Rents and Mortgage Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Mar 25, 2020
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UPDATE: New York State Legislature Considers Bill Affecting Certain Rents and Mortgage Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In recent days, state and local governments have begun requiring the closure of non-essential businesses in order to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, significantly affecting the ability of affected businesses and…
Abandonment of Leases and Abatement of Rent During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Mar 23, 2020
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Abandonment of Leases and Abatement of Rent During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As a result of increasingly restrictive government public health measures, including closures of non-essential businesses and even orders to “shelter in place,” retailers across the country have begun trimming hours of operation or…
Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of CFPB
- Mar 02, 2020
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Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of CFPB
On March 3, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument to determine the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Created by Congress as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFPB is a multi-member,…
Final CFIUS Regulations Implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 Are Now in Effect
- Feb 27, 2020
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Final CFIUS Regulations Implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 Are Now in Effect
On February 13, 2020, final regulations implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”) (which became law on August 13, 2018) went into effect.
Transactional Real Estate: LIBOR’s Replacement In the Real Estate Loan Market
- Feb 13, 2020
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Transactional Real Estate: LIBOR’s Replacement In the Real Estate Loan Market
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “LIBOR’s Replacement In the Real Estate Loan Market,” appeared in the February 13 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Meredith Kane Co-Chairs PLI Seminar on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
- Jan 24, 2020
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Meredith Kane Co-Chairs PLI Seminar on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Real Estate partner Meredith Kane co-chaired the Practising Law Institute’s seminar “CMBS and the Real Estate Lawyer 2020: Lender and Borrower Issues in the Capital Market.”
Transactional Real Estate: Considerations for Ground Rent Reset Provisions
- Dec 19, 2019
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Transactional Real Estate: Considerations for Ground Rent Reset Provisions
Real estate partners Mitch Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Considerations for Ground Rent Reset Provisions,” appeared in the December 18 issue of the New York Law Journal.
CFIUS Issues Proposed Regulations for Implementation of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 – Expanded Jurisdiction and New Mandatory Filings
- Oct 03, 2019
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CFIUS Issues Proposed Regulations for Implementation of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 – Expanded Jurisdiction and New Mandatory Filings
On September 17, 2019, the Treasury Department released two sets of proposed regulations designed to implement the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”) (which became law on August 13, 2018), along with a …
Transactional Real Estate: Crystallization of Carried Interest in Joint Ventures
- Aug 14, 2019
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Transactional Real Estate: Crystallization of Carried Interest in Joint Ventures
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Crystallization of Carried Interest in Joint Ventures,” appeared in the August 14 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Paul, Weiss Partners to Lead PLI Briefing on Real Asset Funds
- Sep 12, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Partners to Lead PLI Briefing on Real Asset Funds
Corporate partner Udi Grofman, real estate partner Harris Freidus and tax partner David Mayo will lead a one-hour Practising Law Institute briefing, “Real / Hard Asset Funds: Real Estate and Infrastructure.”
Meredith Kane to Participate in Hudson Yards Debates
- Jun 10, 2019
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Meredith Kane to Participate in Hudson Yards Debates
Real estate partner Meredith Kane will participate in the Urban Design Forum’s first of two debates on the Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development project in the nation.
Transactional Real Estate: The Death of the Bottom-Dollar Guarantee
- May 08, 2019
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Transactional Real Estate: The Death of the Bottom-Dollar Guarantee
Real estate partners Mitch Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “The Death of the Bottom-Dollar Guarantee,” appeared in the May 8 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Meredith Kane Participates in ACREL Webinar
- May 01, 2019
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Meredith Kane Participates in ACREL Webinar
Real estate partner Meredith Kane spoke at the American College of Real Estate Lawyers’ (ACREL) webinar titled “Sophisticated Ground Lease Transactions.”
Meredith Kane Contributes U.S. Chapter in The Real Estate Law Review
- Mar 27, 2019
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Meredith Kane Contributes U.S. Chapter in The Real Estate Law Review
Real estate partner Meredith Kane wrote the “United States” chapter in the latest edition of The Real Estate Law Review, an international legal reference publication covering developments in real estate in 33 countries.
Meredith Kane Appointed to REBNY Board of Governors
- Jan 14, 2019
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Meredith Kane Appointed to REBNY Board of Governors
Real estate partner Meredith Kane has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), New York’s real estate industry trade association.
Transactional Real Estate: Priority Issues With Mortgage Loan Modifications
- Oct 17, 2018
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Transactional Real Estate: Priority Issues With Mortgage Loan Modifications
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Priority Issues With Mortgage Loan Modifications,” was published in the October 17 issue of the New York Law Journal.
The Financial Crisis 10 Years Later: Lessons Learned
- Sep 15, 2018
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The Financial Crisis 10 Years Later: Lessons Learned
Ten years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, market participants and other global companies operate in a markedly changed regulatory enforcement and compliance landscape. This memorandum discusses the legal and business…
Transactional Real Estate: A Field Guide to Asset Forfeiture
- Aug 14, 2018
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Transactional Real Estate: A Field Guide to Asset Forfeiture
Real estate partners Mitch Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “A Field Guide to Asset Forfeiture,” was published in the August 15 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Transactional Real Estate: Structuring Programmatic Real Estate Joint Ventures
- May 09, 2018
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Transactional Real Estate: Structuring Programmatic Real Estate Joint Ventures
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Structuring Programmatic Real Estate Joint Ventures,” was published in the May 9 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Transactional Real Estate: The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
- Feb 14, 2018
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Transactional Real Estate: The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act,” was published in the February 14 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Meredith Kane Speaks in ABA Webinar on Multi-Year and Mixed Use Projects
- Jan 25, 2018
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Meredith Kane Speaks in ABA Webinar on Multi-Year and Mixed Use Projects
Real Estate partner Meredith Kane will be a featured speaker in an ABA CLE webinar on January 25 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. entitled “Top Ten Issues Common to Large Scale Multi-Year Projects and Mixed Use Projects.”
Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate
- Jan 05, 2018
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Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate
In this video, real estate partner Peter Fisch discusses considerations for U.S. clients involved in real estate transactions with foreign counterparties, including issues associated with enforcing U.S. judgements abroad and China’s…
Transactional Real Estate: Representation and Warranty Insurance
- Oct 18, 2017
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Transactional Real Estate: Representation and Warranty Insurance
Real estate partners Mitch Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Representation and Warranty Insurance,” appeared in the October 18 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Transactional Real Estate: Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate
- Sep 13, 2017
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Transactional Real Estate: Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s latest transactional real estate column, “Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate,” appeared in the September 13 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Transactional Real Estate: Proposed EB-5 Visa Program Reforms
- Jul 12, 2017
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Transactional Real Estate: Proposed EB-5 Visa Program Reforms
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch’s transactional real estate column, “Proposed EB-5 Visa Program Reforms,” was published in the July 12 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Meredith Kane Contributes U.S. Chapter in The Real Estate Law Review
- Apr 18, 2017
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Meredith Kane Contributes U.S. Chapter in The Real Estate Law Review
Real estate partner Meredith Kane authored the “United States” chapter in the latest edition of The Real Estate Law Review, an international legal reference publication covering developments in real estate in 33 countries.
Transactional Real Estate: Investing in U.S. Real Estate Using Domestically-Controlled REITS
- Feb 15, 2017
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Transactional Real Estate: Investing in U.S. Real Estate Using Domestically-Controlled REITS
Real estate partner Mitch Berg and tax partner Scott Sontag published a quarterly real estate column in the February 15 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Meredith Kane to Discuss the Future of CMBS at PLI Seminar
- Feb 06, 2017
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Meredith Kane to Discuss the Future of CMBS at PLI Seminar
Real estate partner Meredith Kane will co-chair the Practising Law Institute's seminar, titled "CMBS and the Real Estate Lawyer 2017: Lender and Borrower Issues in the Capital Market," on February 6 in New York City.
Transactional Real Estate: Greater Clarity Needed for New HVCRE Regulations
- Oct 18, 2016
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Transactional Real Estate: Greater Clarity Needed for New HVCRE Regulations
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch published their quarterly Transactional Real Estate column in the October 18 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Transactional Real Estate: Exceptions in Rights of First Refusal Provisions
- Jul 13, 2016
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Transactional Real Estate: Exceptions in Rights of First Refusal Provisions
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch published their quarterly Transactional Real Estate column in the July 13 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Peter Fisch Participates in New York City Bar CLE Panel on Real Estate Joint Ventures
- May 11, 2016
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Peter Fisch Participates in New York City Bar CLE Panel on Real Estate Joint Ventures
Real estate partner Peter Fisch participated in a New York City Bar Center for Continuing Legal Education panel, titled "Joint Venture Agreements: Key Issues."
Meredith Kane Contributes U.S. Chapter in The Real Estate Law Review
- Apr 22, 2016
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Meredith Kane Contributes U.S. Chapter in The Real Estate Law Review
Real estate partner Meredith Kane authored the "United States" chapter in the latest edition ofThe Real Estate Law Review, an international legal reference publication covering developments in real estate law in 33…
Transactional Real Estate: Pension Fund Investments in Real Estate
- Apr 20, 2016
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Transactional Real Estate: Pension Fund Investments in Real Estate
Partners Andrew Gaines and Peter Fisch co-authored an article appearing in the Paul, Weiss transactional real estate column of the April 20 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch Author Article in Spring Issue of Commercial Insight
- Apr 12, 2016
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Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch Author Article in Spring Issue of Commercial Insight
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch authored an article in the Spring issue of First American Title's Commercial Insight.
Client Alert: Treasury Issues Inversion Regulations, Proposes Sweeping Changes to Debt/Equity Classification
- Apr 11, 2016
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Client Alert: Treasury Issues Inversion Regulations, Proposes Sweeping Changes to Debt/Equity Classification
On April 4, 2016, as the most recent step in its ongoing battle against inversion transactions, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued both new temporary and proposed regulations addressing certain inversion and post-inversion…
Transactional Real Estate: Pre-Emptive Rights in Partnerships and LLCs
- Feb 17, 2016
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Transactional Real Estate: Pre-Emptive Rights in Partnerships and LLCs
Real estate partners Mitchell Berg and Peter Fisch, together with real estate associate Karla Booth, published their quarterly Transactional Real Estate column in the February 17 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Meredith Kane Co-Chairs PLI Seminar on Securitized Commercial Mortgages
- Feb 11, 2016
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Meredith Kane Co-Chairs PLI Seminar on Securitized Commercial Mortgages
Real estate partner Meredith Kane co-chaired the Practising Law Institute's seminar, titled "CMBS and the Real Estate Lawyer 2016 - Lender and Borrower Issues in the Capital Market."
FinCEN Imposes Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Requirements
- Feb 02, 2016
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FinCEN Imposes Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued Geographic Targeting Orders ("GTO") imposing temporary reporting requirements on title insurers with respect to "all-cash" purchases of high-end…
Awards & Recognition
Matthew Dulak Named “Rising Star” by Crain’s New York Business
- Jul 28, 2020
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Matthew Dulak Named “Rising Star” by Crain’s New York Business
Real estate associate Matthew Dulak has been named a 2020 “Rising Star” as part of Crain’s New York Business’ Rising Stars in Real Estate award program.
Meredith Kane Named a “Real Estate Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
- Apr 03, 2020
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Meredith Kane Named a “Real Estate Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Real estate partner Meredith Kane is named a “Real Estate Trailblazer” in The National Law Journal’s April 2020 issue. Meredith is recognized for her work in large-scale urban development projects, such as representing the…
Seven Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
- Nov 12, 2019
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Seven Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
Firm chairman Brad Karp and partners Scott Barshay, Paul Basta, Harris Freidus, Lorin Reisner, Rick Rule and Taurie Zeitzer have been honored with Law360 2019 MVP Awards, which recognize an elite slate of attorneys who have…
Brad Karp and Meredith Kane Named New York Trailblazer’s by New York Law Journal
- May 21, 2019
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Brad Karp and Meredith Kane Named New York Trailblazer’s by New York Law Journal
Firm chairman Brad Karp and real estate partner Meredith Kane were recognized as “New York Trailblazers” in the New York Law Journal’s inaugural list, which celebrates professionals who have made significant marks on the practice,…
Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
- Feb 26, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
Firm chairman Brad Karp, corporate partner Mark Bergman and litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Roberto Gonzalez, Jane O’Brien and Elizabeth Sacksteder have been selected to receive the Law360 Distinguished Writing Award at the 2019…
Matthew Dulak and Salvatore Gogliormella to Receive Cornerstone Awards
- Oct 15, 2018
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Matthew Dulak and Salvatore Gogliormella to Receive Cornerstone Awards
Real estate associate Matthew Dulak and partner Salvatore Gogliormella will be honored at the 2018 Cornerstone Awards, presented by the Lawyers Alliance for New York.
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
- Dec 12, 2017
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Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
Law360 has honored firm chair Brad Karp, corporate partner Scott Barshay, litigation partners Jay Cohen and Audra Soloway and real estate partners Harris Freidus and Meredith Kane with 2017 MVP Awards.
Providence House Honors Paul, Weiss as a “Corporate Good Neighbor”
- Jun 08, 2017
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Providence House Honors Paul, Weiss as a “Corporate Good Neighbor”
Paul, Weiss pro bono client Providence House honored the firm with its “Corporate Good Neighbor” award at its annual People of Hope Celebration.
Meredith Kane Recognized Among New York’s Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys
- Apr 27, 2017
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Meredith Kane Recognized Among New York’s Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys
Real estate partner Meredith Kane was featured in an article in the Commercial Observer showcasing New York’s most powerful real estate attorneys.
KPS Capital Wins Buyouts “Deal of the Year” Award
- Mar 21, 2017
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KPS Capital Wins Buyouts “Deal of the Year” Award
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners LP has earned a Buyouts “Deal of the Year” award for KPS’s $1 billion-plus sale of its portfolio company Anchor Glass Container Corporation to BA Glass B.V. and funds advised by CVC Capital…
Julia Milne to Receive Jeremy G. Epstein Award From City Bar Justice Center
- Sep 29, 2016
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Julia Milne to Receive Jeremy G. Epstein Award From City Bar Justice Center
Real estate associate Julia Milne has been selected to receive the City Bar Justice Center's Jeremy G. Epstein Award for Pro Bono Service.
Paul, Weiss Wins Three China Law & Practice Awards
- Sep 21, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Wins Three China Law & Practice Awards
Paul, Weiss was selected for honors in multiple categories at the China Law & Practice Awards, including "Real Estate & Construction Deal of the Year" and "TMT Firm of the Year - International."
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six China Law & Practice Awards
- Aug 01, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six China Law & Practice Awards
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted in six categories as part of the 2016 China Law & PracticeAwards.
Steve Simkin Named Power Lawyer in Commercial Observer’s “Power 100” Issue
- Apr 21, 2016
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Steve Simkin Named Power Lawyer in Commercial Observer’s “Power 100” Issue
Real estate partner Steven Simkin was featured as a Power Lawyer in the Commercial Observer's annual "Power 100" issue for his work on major development projects, acquisitions and financings.
Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
- Apr 06, 2016
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Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
Litigation partner Jessica Carey and real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella have been named New York Law Journal Rising Stars for 2016.
Sal Gogliormella and Roberto Gonzalez Named Rising Stars by Law360
- Mar 31, 2016
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Sal Gogliormella and Roberto Gonzalez Named Rising Stars by Law360
Real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella and litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez have been named to Law360's Rising Stars for 2016 in the Real Estate and Banking categories, respectively.