John has extensive experience in all areas of commercial real estate law, including foreign investment in U.S. real estate.
Expertise
Experience
Representative matters
Qatar Investment Authority on its investment in Manhattan West, a development site valued upon completion at up to US$8.6 billion.
Wafra Investment Advisory Group, Inc. in the acquisition of numerous multi-family, office and retail properties including in New York; Washington, D.C.; Miami, Florida.
Public Institution for Social Security of Kuwait with respect to an investment in a joint venture to acquire a US$1 billion+ portfolio of regional shopping centers.
A sovereign wealth fund in connection with investments with an operating partner in Manhattan office properties at 230 Park Avenue and 350 Madison Avenue.
The fee owner in the sale of the ground lessor’s interest in 625 Madison Avenue.
Mubadala Development Company with respect to an investment in a joint venture to acquire and redevelop The Park Lane Hotel, a luxury high-rise hotel, overlooking Central Park in Manhattan.
Extensive hotel work with all of the major flags, including Four Seasons, Hilton, Hilton International, Hyatt, Regent, Setai, Swissôtel, Taj, Viceroy and Westin.
Extell Development Company on various acquisitions and joint ventures.
The sales of 530 Park Avenue, and 737 Park Avenue, New York multi-family rental properties.
Pro bono
Lower East Side Girl’s Club in acquisitions and financing matters over 10+ years
Qualifications
Admissions
Academic
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Swarthmore College, 1977
With honors
Minors: Economics, Philosophy