Represents owners, developers, tenants, landlords, managers and lenders in commercial real estate in New York and throughout the United States. Advises clients in the formation and day-to-day operation of various business entities. Extensive experience in the resolution of real estate and commercial disputes. Representative Matters: • Purchases, sales and financings of multi-family apartment buildings and complexes, shopping centers, offices and industrial / warehouse projects in New York City and throughout the country. • §1031 tax-deferred exchanges including the creation of a tenant-in-common ownership entities and structures. • Office leasing, including the representation of a leading global tax and consulting firm in the negotiation of leases and amendments, subleasing and the day-to-day administration and management of leased space nationwide. • Lease buy-outs, subleasing and assignments. • Leasing of planned production facility and dispensaries in connection with New York State’s first issuance of licenses for medicinal marijuana use. • Retail leasing, including restaurants and bars and fashion and cosmetic companies. • New York City zoning review and analysis, including the transfer and reservation of development (air) rights. • Representation of building and apartment owners and condominium associations in the sale of development (air) rights, negotiation of easements and access agreements, land use disputes and addressing New York City municipal issues including rent regulation, landmarks and Department of Building concerns. • Representation of start-up and established service companies in their day-to-day operation, forming and structuring corporate, partnership and limited liability entities, contract and license drafting and employment matters. A sample of clients’ industries includes high-end concierge, hardware and software distributors, fashion retailers, designers and manufacturers and real estate companies.