Milbank LLP received recognition once again with a ranking in the Chambers USA 2024 New York table for Real Estate: Finance. Globally, Milbank is consistently recognized by Chambers for its preeminent legal work. Chambers USA ranks leading law firms and attorneys based on in-depth analysis by a team of experienced researchers and provides objective guidance on an international scale.
In addition to the Real Estate group’s ranking, the following Milbank attorneys in the practice were ranked as leaders in their field:
- Kevin O’Shea (Partner): Real Estate: Finance – New York (Band 1), 15 years ranked. Interviewees note that "Kevin O'Shea is an industry leader. He's done and seen it all." "He is truly the master of complex real estate finance matters."
- Erwin Dweck (Partner and Practice Group Leader): Real Estate: Finance – New York (Band 2), 13 years ranked. Sources say that "Erwin Dweck is highly responsive and knows how to give good, client-focused advice." "He is just a fabulous lawyer with exceptional technical ability and joyful client engagement." "His advice, market knowledge, creativity, service and problem solving is a cut above."
- Yaakov Sheinfeld (Partner): Real Estate: Finance – New York (Band 3), 11 years ranked. Clients state that "Yaakov Sheinfeld is extremely sharp and good at problem solving," and that they "would recommend Yaakov to anyone looking for knowledgeable, efficient counsel." "He provides great technical skill and client service."
- Jonathan Karl (Partner): Real Estate: Finance – New York (Up and Coming), 1 year ranked. Clients say that "Jonathan Karl is a true advocate for his clients: when working with him, we have the utmost confidence that our interests will be protected in a professional manner." "He provides excellent service and advice on complex real estate finance issues." "He has great rapport with opposing counsel and a commercial mindset."
Chambers USA 2024 notes that interviewees report that Milbank’s Real Estate practice "demonstrates great attention to detail and a thorough understanding of complex structured finance," highlighting that the team "has strong commercial awareness and very strong insight into market approaches on legal issues."
