Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Banking and Finance Law
Sara Allawi is an investment funds partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She advises private equity sponsors and asset managers on the formation, marketing, regulatory compliance and management of private investment products. Sara has counseled private fund sponsors, venture capital companies and hedge fund managers with respect to each stage of a fund's lifecycle as well as represented investors in private funds.
David is part of the Commercial Real Estate Practice Group at Harris Beach Murtha, located in Uniondale, New York. This group works with commercial developers, institutional lenders, corporations, partnerships, not-for-profits, and other entities in various aspects of commercial real estate such as development, financing, sales, purchases, and leasing. Our services cover a range of projects including shopping centers, hospitals, colleges, schools, office parks, and industrial developments. Wi...
Masha Goncharova focuses her practice on government and internal corporate investigations, with a particular emphasis on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, money laundering, wire fraud, insider trading and securities fraud. She has supported teams representing companies and individuals in civil and criminal investigations before the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and other domestic and foreign...
Merav Watson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Merav, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Merav is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Alvarez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sabine Houben is a Senior Associate in the Global Finance practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's New York office. Sabine's practice focuses on complex finance transactions and credit arrangements involving secured and unsecured loan and capital markets transactions for both U.S. and non-U.S. transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, bank/bridge commitments, first and second lien financings, mezzanine financings, and ABL facilities with a particular expertise in cross-border tr...
Kristen E. Andreoli focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, including financing transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development matters. Kristen also advises clients on ownership matters ancillary to the ongoing real property holding and management. She routinely represents institutional lenders, developers and other equity stakeholders in transactions. Kristen’s breadth of experience extends to a multitude of commercial real estate finance matters...
Thomas P. O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Thomas P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Linnea Spagnoletti is a legal professional situated in Pittsford, New York, practicing at Harris Beach Murtha. She works extensively with commercial developers, not-for-profits, institutional lenders, corporations, partnerships, and other entities in diverse aspects of commercial real estate including development, finance, sale, purchase, management, construction, and leasing. Her advice spans all phases of project development, offering innovative solutions to help businesses in their efforts...
Maria counsels clients on matters pertaining to sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with a specific focus on institutional lenders in real estate and asset-based lending transactions. She also represents landlords and tenants in the negotiation of complex commercial leases and subleases.
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