Evan W. Kohn

The most active issuers, originators, fund managers, investors, and financial institutions seek Aimee’s counsel and guidance on capital markets and the regulatory environment. She helps large financial institutions and nonbank lenders in all asset classes navigate the structured finance market. She advises commercial and investment banks, hedge funds, REITs, and other capital market participants on all aspects of the finance, acquisition, management, and disposition of financial assets....

Diana Brummer, a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department, co-chairs the firm’s Real Estate Industry group. Ms. Brummer’s experience spans the spectrum of commercial real estate transactions with a particular emphasis on complex joint ventures, senior, construction and mezzanine financings (for both lenders and borrowers), acquisitions and dispositions, loan workouts, real estate recapitalizations and development. Ms. Brummer represents a wide variety of client types, i...

Steven B. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Steven B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven B. Smith since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steven B. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Andrew L. Fabens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Andrew L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew L. Fabens since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew L. Fabens is held by other lawyers.

Tracy Green Landauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Tracy Green practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Tracy Green Landauer since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tracy Green Landauer is held by other lawyers.

As partner-in-charge of the McDermott New York healthcare practice, David S. Ivill has built a strong profile in advising private equity clients active in the healthcare market, both in New York and nationally. He advises PE firms such as The Riverside Company, Quad-C Management, Beecken Petty O’Keefe & Company, and Deerfield Management in multi-faceted transactions. David is a highly sought-after advisor providing innovative and insightful advice on operational and management issue...

Steven Reisman advises clients on a wide range of bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights matters. His work helps creditors maximize their recoveries, allows debtors to wind down or restructure as they desire and helps investors to locate hidden opportunity. Steve is highly experienced in all aspects of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, as well as insolvency issues arising from transactions and out-of-court restructurings. He is particularly well-versed in the unique needs of parties to Ch...

Stephen Cerniglia is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. His practice is primarily focused on commercial real estate finance, representing commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, funds, regional and local banks and other financial institutions in a variety of loan transactions—including permanent, bridge and construction loans, mezzanine financings, credit facilities and split loan structures—secured by office buildings, shopp...

David C. Djaha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Djaha since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David C. Djaha is held by other lawyers.

Kelly M. Cardin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kelly M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly M. Cardin since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kelly M. Cardin is held by other lawyers.