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Haynes Boone Real Estate Team Ranked Among Best New York by Chambers USA

June 14, 2022
Haynes and Boone, LLP’s real estate practice has been named among the best in New York, according to the Chambers USA 2022 rankings (Chambers and Partners).

Haynes Boone ranked Band 5 in Real Estate: Mainly Corporate & Finance in New York. Chambers lauded the firm’s Real Estate Group for having a “notable” practice representing landlords and tenants in leasing matters. The directory praised the firm’s work advising leading lenders, REITs and developers in high-value mortgages, subordinated debt and financing transactions. Several market sources enthusiastically endorsed the team, saying:

“I have been very impressed with the overall quality and depth of the entire team from the lead partner to the supporting associates and other partners that were pulled in for advice…on specific matters.”

“No amount of complexity is too much for them, and they remained pragmatic and entrepreneurial throughout.”

“I think they are great – super-responsive and also very good at making judgment calls and taking a position.”


Chambers praised the following Haynes Boone attorneys in New York:

Steven Koch, whose practice focuses on real estate finance, was lauded for having “great experience” in transactional real estate matters and for his counsel to both lenders and borrowers in matters including loan purchases and sales. He was praised by market contacts, who said:

“Steven Koch is a very knowledgeable real estate transactions attorney, having the depth and breadth to skillfully originate and successfully close loans. His strong legal acumen is only eclipsed by his tenacity to find thoughtful solutions on tough issues.”

Rebecca Landau was complimented for being a “respected transactional real estate attorney” with “notable” experience counseling clients on matters such as complex financings involving commercial and residential real estate. Sources also commended her work, saying:

“A great problem solver, very efficient, does a good job staying calm, is very responsive and always makes you feel like a priority.”

“Rebecca Landau is very commercial and thoughtful.”


Haynes Boone’s more than 60 real estate lawyers understand and appreciate the market sensitivities and issues peculiar to companies in the industry. Haynes Boone’s diverse Real Estate Practice Group represents institutional owners, developers, financial sources, borrowers, operators, investors, landlords and tenants. The attorneys’ deep acumen and practical approach ensure a comprehensive knowledge of clients’ legal matters and their businesses. Their services include matters relating to real estate finance and capital markets, acquisitions, sales and development, joint ventures, commercial leasing, distressed real estate and opportunistic investing.
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