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2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards

Washington DC
By: Amy Wolff Sorter

Michael K. Berman

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Paul Hastings LLP

Represented Oaktree Capital in a $110-million construction loan investment

Advised Greystar with its first loan under its new debt fund

Michael K. Berman is a partner and the Local Department Chair of the Real Estate Department at Paul Hastings in Washington, D.C., and a key Real Estate Private Equity practice member. His expertise spans the representation of debt funds, lending institutions, private equity firms, developers, investors, and operators in complex commercial real estate transactions, with a strong focus on real estate private equity.

His practice covers debt and equity transactions across diverse asset classes, such as hotels, offices, industrial, retail, multifamily, condominiums, and specialty projects. Additionally, he made firm history as the youngest partner ever elected at Paul Hastings.

Notable deals include representing Oaktree Capital in its $110-million purchase of a portion of a construction loan for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas development. He also advised Greystar in its first loan under its new debt fund, marking the company’s entry into the multifamily bridge loan market.

Under Berman’s leadership, the Paul Hastings real estate team has experienced exponential growth, consistently attracting top talent and becoming one of Washington, DC’s largest real estate practices. His mentorship and ability to guide rising legal talent on significant transactions have further solidified his influence in the industry, ensuring that his practice continues to lead in innovation and deal complexity.

This is why Michael K. Berman received Connect CRE’s 2024 Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Lawyers in Real Estate Award. The award celebrates real estate attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice and the larger community.

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About Amy Wolff Sorter

I love content. I love writing it, visualizing it, and manipulating it to fit into different formats. I have years of experience in working with content, both as creator and editor. The content I create and edit provides assistance with many goals, ranging from lead generation, to developing street cred through well-timed thought-leadership pieces. Content skills include, but aren't limited to, articles and blogs, e-mails, promotional collateral, infographics, e-books and white papers, website copy and more.
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