Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027 
Sophisticated real estate matters call for pragmatic and efficient counsel. Institutional lenders rely on Gerard for all aspects of complex real estate finance. He represents institutional lenders in all aspects of real estate financings and restructurings and investors in the acquisition, development, and operation of commercial properties, including retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use projects.
Gerard has represented investment and national banks and other lenders in the origination, securitization, syndication, sale, and workout of commercial real estate loans. He has created form loan documentation for conduit and large loan programs, established commercial mortgage loan conduit programs, overseen and advised on the ongoing operation of such programs (including servicing, restructuring, and workout advice), and represented lenders in the origination and workout of large loans. Gerard has significant experience in the origination, restructuring, and workout of loans, including commercial condominium, tenancy-in-common, and 1031 exchange–related structures.
