Lawdragon Recognizes Three Kasowitz Real Estate Partners as 2026 Leading Dealmakers in America

Kasowitz partners David Szeker, Darwin Huang and Matthew McElroy have been recognized as leading real estate transactional lawyers by Lawdragon on its 500 Leading Dealmakers in America 2026 guide.  The annual list recognizes the nation’s top dealmakers who are leading the biggest and most significant deals.
 
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David Szeker is the chair of Kasowitz’s real estate transactions group, and has significant experience representing leading developers, investors, and owners in all aspects of commercial real estate law, including the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, acting on behalf of borrowers in the financing of commercial properties, the negotiation of joint ventures, and acting for landlords and tenants in the leasing of office, retail and industrial space.  He is recognized as a leading real estate lawyer by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 and Real Estate Weekly.
 
Darwin Huang is a real estate transactions partner at Kasowitz who represents developers, investors, owners, and lenders in transactional real estate matters, including acquisitions/dispositions and financings of commercial, condominium, hotel and mixed-use properties, as well leasing of office and retail space.  Mr. Huang has been shortlisted by American Lawyer as a Young Corporate Lawyer of the Year and named by Crain’s New York Business as a Notable Asian Leader.  He is also recognized in Chambers USA and The Legal 500.

Matthew McElroy is a real estate transactions partner at Kasowitz who represents private equity funds, developers and institutional and private lenders and investors in a broad range of real estate transactions.  Mr. McElroy has significant experience in the origination and enforcement of mortgage and mezzanine loans, construction and bridge loans, preferred equity investments, loan syndications and workouts, and intercreditor and co-lender arrangements.  He has been recognized by The Legal 500, New York Real Estate Journal and Best Lawyers.