Described by clients as “an exceptionally bright group of creative problem solvers,” Debevoise’s Real Estate practice delivers sophisticated advice and exceptional client service.

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Peter J. Irwin

Nicole Levin Mesard

Edward M. Rishty

Ranked as a leading firm for Real Estate in New York and Nationwide by Chambers USA (2024).

Practical, business-savvy and creative in their approach to legal solutions.

Highly sophisticated and representing top clients on complex deals.

Great oversight and very responsive.

The lawyers are technically excellent and client-focused. They are knowledgeable in a wide range of matters and are creative and commercial in achieving the end goal.

The real estate team at Debevoise provides terrific service and great advice. They are really smart, commercial lawyers who know how to get things done effectively and in a cost-efficient manner.

—Chambers USA, 2020-2024

Ranked as a leading firm for Real Estate by The Legal 500 US (2024).

The “incredibly strong team of very talented attorneys and advisors” is noted for its “excellent teamwork and collaboration” and “deep industry insights.”

—The Legal 500 US, 2023

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Consistently ranked as “first-rate” and described by clients as “formidable,” “commercial” and “responsive,” the Real Estate practice’s primary advantage lies in the depth of its experience in a wide variety of real estate transactions. With a significant national presence and growing international capabilities, the practice regularly handles large and complex property acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture arrangements, development projects, financings, restructurings and leasing transactions on behalf of a wide range of clients, including private equity funds, financial institutions, real estate investment trusts, pension funds, pension fund advisors, hedge funds, publicly traded corporations and other domestic and international investors. This diverse client base reflects the versatility and deep industry experience possessed by each member of the practice..A true partnership in every sense of the word, Debevoise takes a genuinely collaborative approach to every assignment. Chambers USA noted that a Debevoise client “is a client of the whole firm,” enabling Debevoise partners to “handle the matter in a seamless way.” In keeping with these core strengths and values of the firm, the Real Estate practice works regularly with the firm’s tax, finance, capital markets, employee benefits, environmental and litigation practices in order to craft practical, multidisciplinary, commercially savvy and cost-effective solutions to issues encountered by its clients.