Matthew S. McElroy Joins Kasowitz’s Real Estate Transactions Group

Kasowitz Benson Torres is pleased to announce that Matthew S. McElroy, a leading real estate transactions lawyer, has joined Kasowitz as Special Counsel in the firm’s New York office.

Mr. McElroy brings with him a decade of experience representing private equity funds, developers and institutional and private lenders and investors in a broad range of real estate transactions, including the origination of mortgage, mezzanine, construction and other financings across all real estate asset classes.  He also advises lenders on loan sales, purchases, and syndications, including inter-creditor and co-lender arrangements.

“We are delighted that Matt has joined the firm,” said David Szeker, partner and head of Kasowitz’s Real Estate Transactions group.  “His talent and experience will enhance our capabilities and enable us to continue to effectively handle our clients’ increasing demand for our services.”

Kasowitz’s Real Estate Transactions group advises clients in a full array of complex issues relating to office, residential, lodging, gaming, shopping center and mixed-use projects throughout the United States.  We represent clients in acquisitions and dispositions of single properties and property portfolios; acquisitions and participations of mortgage and mezzanine debt; workouts and restructurings; financings of real estate properties and projects; office and retail leasing; and joint venture development.