Carson Leonard, a partner in the Real Estate Finance & Investment
Group, concentrates his practice in real estate finance and represents banks
and institutional investors in the origination, servicing, sale and
restructuring of all manner of commercial real estate debt. He has served as
lender's lead counsel in several of the largest stand-alone real estate
financings in recent years, and routinely works with clients on portfolio,
syndicated and securitization transactions across all asset classes. His
expertise covers mezzanine financing and other subordinate debt structures, as
well as preferred equity.
Lawyer Profile
Carson Leonard
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Recognized Since:2018
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Recognized in:Real Estate Law
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Law School:Columbia University
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Website:
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Location:333 South Hope Street, 16th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90071-3004
Carson Leonard, a partner in the Real Estate Finance & Investment
Group, concentrates his practice in real estate finance and represents banks
and institutional investors in the origination, servicing, sale and
restructuring of all manner of commercial real estate debt. He has served as
lender's lead counsel in several of the largest stand-alone real estate
financings in recent years, and routinely works with clients on portfolio,
syndicated and securitization transactions across all asset classes. His
expertise covers mezzanine financing and other subordinate debt structures, as
well as preferred equity.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1992
- Duke University , B.A., graduated 1985
Bar Admissions:
- California, California
- New York, New York
Affiliations:
- Commercial Real Estate Finance Counsel - Member
- Mortgage Bankers Association of America - Member
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Real Estate Law
Areas of Expertise:
- Capital Markets
- Real Estate
- Structured Finance
Firm Details
Alston & Bird LLP
http://www.alston.com
Headquarters
One Atlantic Center, Suite 4900
1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
(404) 881.7000
12
Office Locations
in 3
Countries
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Representative Experience
- Represented a syndicate of institutional lenders in the $500+ million expansion and repositioning of a major destination shopping center in southern Los Angeles County.
- Represented a bulge bracket investment bank in the sale of subordinate notes in connection with a multistate hotel portfolio acquisition financing.
- Represented a national bank in the bridge financing of 40-story residential tower in Seattle.
- Ongoing representation of multiple banks and institutional investors in CMBS financings across all asset classes.
- Ongoing representation of a national rating agency with respect to intercreditor agreements on subordinate debt structures.
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