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    Real Estate Finance

    We help clients structure, negotiate, & close complex real estate investment finance transactions that satisfy their business goals & carry them into the future.

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    We structure and negotiate complex real estate and financing deals for some of the world’s largest financial institutions, private equity funds, and investors. Our esteemed real estate finance attorneys are entrusted by some of the world's largest financial institutions, private equity funds, and investors to navigate the complexities of these transactions. Our track record includes handling transactions involving billions of dollars in loan originations, restructurings, and workouts, advising clients on transactions involving secured lending, commercial lending, financing, credit enhancement, asset management, investment strategies, and acquisitions and disposition of loan portfolios.

    Our practice encompasses all forms of secured debt, including bridge, acquisition, construction, and permanent financing secured by fixed and floating rate mortgages, mezzanine debt, and fee and leasehold mortgages. Our real estate finance law firm is known for its extensive experience in secured real estate finance, which differentiates us as a market leader.

    At Nixon Peabody, our team of seasoned real estate finance attorneys provide innovative solutions and strategic support to our clients. We are committed to delivering the guidance and legal counsel needed to ensure the success of your real estate financing endeavors.

    /Representative Experience

    • Major Life Insurance Company: Represented as co-lender in an aggregate $1 billion loan secured by approximately 87 shopping centers containing “Market Basket” supermarkets located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine
    • Special Servicer in the Restructuring of a Securitized Loan: Represented the loan in the original principal amount of $70 million; loan secured by office building located at 1515 Market Street in Philadelphia and bifurcated into an A component and a B component—the latter subordinate to a preferred equity investment made by affiliates of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., a global investment management corporation
    • Special Servicer J.E. Robert Company, Inc.: Served as lead counsel in workout negotiations involving a $195 million securitized senior loan secured by five furniture mart properties located in High Point, North Carolina; representation also included the sale of the properties, modification of the senior loan, and assumption of the loan
    • New York Life Insurance Company and Teachers Insurance Annuity Association of America: Represented co-lenders in the origination of a portion of a $590 million refinancing of commercial condominium property located at 717 5th Avenue, New York City—New York Life and Teachers funded $300 million of the refinancing as a senior mortgage loan, and an affiliate of Deutsche Bank funded the remaining $290 million as a mezzanine loan

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    • Chambers USA has ranked members of our team, with clients praising our “attention to detail, deep knowledge, responsiveness, and great value.”
    • Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 National firm for Real Estate Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®.
    Ian O'Banion - Real Estate lawyer - NIxon Peabody LLP
    The current market holds many opportunities for strategic real estate investors, developers, and lenders. Repurposing existing buildings and assets for new and creative uses is just one of the successful models we’re pursuing with clients.

    Ian T. O'BanionPartner, Affordable Housing and Real Estate

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    • Lori A. Bowman

      Partner
      • Rochester
      • Office:+1 585.263.1638
      • lbowman@nixonpeabody.com
      Lori A. Bowman
    • David Barksdale

      Partner
      • Los Angeles
      • Office:+1 213.629.6145
      • dbarksdale@nixonpeabody.com
      David Barksdale
    • Kristen J. Fallon

      Partner
      • Boston
      • Office:+1 617.345.1026
      • kfallon@nixonpeabody.com
      Kristen J. Fallon
    • Colette A. Dafoe

      Partner / Industry Strategy Partner
      • Office:+1 202.585.8393
      • cdafoe@nixonpeabody.com
      Colette A. Dafoe
    • Ruben M. Ravago

      Partner
      • New York City
      • Office:+1 212.940.3735
      • rravago@nixonpeabody.com
      Ruben M. Ravago
    • Christopher R. Froeb

      Partner / Practice Group Leader, Real Estate & Affordable Housing
      • Boston
      • Office:+1 617.345.1137
      • cfroeb@nixonpeabody.com
      Christopher R. Froeb
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