Overview Zev Gewurz, a Director in our Real Estate practice, has over 13 years experience representing a broad base of clients in all types of commercial real estate transactions. Zev represents developers, institutional and private equity lenders, landlords and tenants on portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, complex financings, joint venture structuring and mezzanine, second lien, and participating debt transactions involving all types of real estate projects across the United States. Representative Experience ˇ Representation of Canadian private equity real estate fund on numerous participating mezzanine loans for condominium and land developers across the United States. ˇ Representation of numerous private equity and institutional real estate funds on various mezzanine debt and equity participations in all types of real estate transactions across the United States. ˇ Representation of leading New England real estate developer in the development and financing of a one million square foot mixed-use urban project including apartments, ground floor retail space and lower level parking. ˇ Representation of retail shopping center developer in the acquisition, financing and sale of a portfolio of 36 shopping centers across New England. ˇ Representation of numerous large intuitional lenders in first and second construction and permanent loans for office, retail, condominium, hotel and mixed-use projects. ˇ Represented New England joint venture in the development of a 3,000 acre mixed-use development, including over 3,000 homes, hotel and conference center, community and retail uses, and four golf courses. ˇ Representation of numerous institutional owners, REITs and private equity real estate funds in the acquisition and disposition of Class A office, industrial and multifamily properties across the United States. ˇ Representation of the landlords of numerous Boston and New York office buildings in a wide variety of complex office lease transactions. Professional and Community Involvement ˇ Urban Land Institute (ULI) ˇ International Counsel of Shopping Centers (ICSC) ˇ Pro bono work for Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation ˇ The Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchick Institute ˇ Anti-Defamation League Steinberg Leadership Fellow ˇ Greater Boston Real Estate Finance Association ˇ Boston Bar Association ˇ New York City Bar Association Awards and Recognition ˇ Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2006-2008 Speaking Engagements ˇ Panel Chair, "Mezzanine Lending in Residential For-Sale Developments," IMN Borrower's and Investors Forum on Real Estate Mezzanine Loans Conference, New York City, November, 2006 ˇ Panel Presentation, "Current Trends in Intercreditor Agreements," Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts, Fall Conference, 2007 Press Releases December 2011, Goulston & Storrs, Gross Kleinhendler and Eastdil Secured Co-Sponsor US Real Estate Outlook in Israel January 2011, G&S Brings ULI/PwC Emerging Trends Report to Israel December 2008, At Ease in Difficult Markets Advisories February 2009, Treasury's Financial Stability Plan - What you Need to Know Publications & Mentions November 2010, "Nonrecourse Carveout Guaranties and Mezzanine Loans", Real Estate Finance & Investment October 2010, "Urban Areas Bearing Foreclosure Brunt," Boston Business Journal July 2010, "Ferncroft Occupancy Woes Raise Default Concerns," Boston Business Journal Seminars & Events February 2011, "Commercial Real Estate Outlook for 2011: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!" Boston Bar Association January 2011, Emerging Trends Conference: US Real Estate Investment in 2011 June 2010, The Ins and Outs of Complex Commercial Foreclosure Proceedings |