Goodwin

Praised by one client for their ‘brilliant partners’ and ’deep bench of talent’, Goodwin is particularly well known for its representation of REITs, global funds, investors, hospitality companies, and developers on complex transactions, lease work, and fund matters, for which they have extensive expertise representing both new and established entities. In addition, the team is also known for its skill advising on complex investment vehicles, joint ventures, and finance work, covering areas such as mortgage and mezzanine financing as well as construction loans. New York partner and co-chair Diana Brummer has experience assisting institutional investors, pension funds and REITs on an array of transactions, joint ventures, and loan work, including workouts. Co-head John Ferguson is also based in New York and has extensive experience in the private investment fund space. Co-chair of the joint ventures and finance and restructuring practice groups, Alex Jacobs is a key name in the firm’s Santa Monica office and has experience spanning residential, retail, office, and hotel asset classes. Freddie Akrouche in Boston and Brian Lerman in Washington DC are other integral team members.