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Jonathan Schechter is a partner in the Real Estate group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He advises both U.S. and non-U.S. clients with respect to a wide range of domestic and international real estate-related transactions. Jonathan has extensive experience representing private equity investors in connection with the formation of joint ventures and acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, financings and development of real estate and real estate-related assets. Chambers USA, America’s Leading ...

David F. Bayne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. David F. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David F. Bayne since 2026. 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 F. Bayne is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Federgreen provides advice in connection with a wide range of real estate transactions, presenting clients with strategic options to meet their business goals. Mr. Federgreen has represented clients in real estate transactions, including: commercial, industrial, retail, and ground leases for both landlords and tenants acquisitions and sales of vacant land, vacant buildings, and occupied buildings, including office buildings, industrial buildings, retail centers, and lodging, as well as pe...

Samuel J. Ferrara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Samuel J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel J. Ferrara 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 Samuel J. Ferrara is held by other lawyers.

Howard Z. Robbins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Howard Z. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Howard Z. Robbins since 2020. 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 Howard Z. Robbins is held by other lawyers.

Edward Baker represents a broad range of whistleblowers and has extensive experience with healthcare fraud under the federal False Claims Act and equivalent state acts. Prior to joining Lieff Cabraser, Mr. Baker was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of California, where he was the Civil Healthcare Fraud Coordinator, as well as the Elder Justice Coordinator, within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement practice group. As an AUSA, Mr. Baker investigated numerous FCA cases, includin...

Michael Bongiorno co-chairs the firm’s securities litigation and enforcement practice. He has served as first-chair lead defense counsel and argued motions to dismiss in dozens of securities class action and derivative suits across the country. His clients have achieved dismissal in the vast majority of such matters. He is an experienced appellate advocate, having successfully argued for the affirmance of many dismissals of securities cases. His successful defense in such cases spans a ...

Philip Anker, chair of the firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Litigation Practice Group, is a leading bankruptcy litigator and advisor who has practiced for more than 35 years in the field. Among other honors, he has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. Mr. Anker has been selected as one of the “Best Lawyers” in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2005, with pe...

Yariv C. Ben-Ari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Yariv C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Yariv C. Ben-Ari 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 Yariv C. Ben-Ari is held by other lawyers.

David Nissenbaum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. David practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David Nissenbaum 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 David Nissenbaum is held by other lawyers.