Brian Donnelly maintains a diverse real estate and finance practice representing some of the largest investors, funds and institutions in the United States, Canada and South Korea in the origination of complex joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions and financings of real estate assets and development projects throughout the US and Canada. Brian also has significant experience in the restructuring of distressed debt for both borrowers and lenders.

Brian’s debt practice includes the representation of lenders in high-profile construction loans (including significant experience in New York City construction lending), sophisticated senior/junior credit arrangements (including the origination of senior/junior mezzanine debt, second mortgage arrangements and the negotiation of intercreditor and co-lender agreements), balance sheet and CMBS lending and the origination of EB-5 loans and preferred equity as a financing alternative for development projects.

Brian’s equity practice includes the representation of funds, sponsors, limited partners and institutional clients in the acquisition, disposition and financing of condominium developments (both residential and mixed-use), office buildings, industrial facilities, hotels, casinos and resorts, multi-family housing, senior housing and mixed-use projects, including extensive experience representing both GPs and LPs in complex joint venture arrangements (particularly in ground-up construction projects, multi-family and trophy asset properties).

Prior to moving to New York, Brian practiced commercial real estate law at a leading Canadian law firm in Toronto. Brian’s understanding of the nuances between the Canadian and American real estate markets has been a tremendous value-add not only for his clients looking to do business in Canada, but also for his Canadian clients looking to navigate the US commercial real estate market.