Milbank Expands Real Estate Practice with Addition of Alex Meirowitz in New York
NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Alex Meirowitz has joined its New York office as a partner in the firm's Real Estate Group.
'We are thrilled to welcome Alex to the firm,' said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman. 'Alex's extensive experience across debt and equity representations and in virtually all real estate asset classes will further expand our team's capabilities and versatility, which has long been a cornerstone of our Real Estate Group.'
Mr. Meirowitz represents clients in a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions, focusing on both debt and equity representations. His practice includes purchase and sales, and borrower- and lender-side financings, covering all asset classes, such as office, multi-family, data centers, logistics, industrial and retail, across various deal sizes. He also advises clients on the formation and negotiation of joint ventures. His clients, among the world's most successful investors and developers, include top financial institutions, private equity funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds.
Erwin Dweck, leader of Milbank's Real Estate Group and member of the firm's Global Executive Committee, noted, 'Alex is an ambitious and highly accomplished lawyer, possessing a dynamic and versatile skill set. He will be an invaluable asset to the team and our clients, and we look forward to collaborating with him as we drive the strategic expansion of our practice.'
'Joining Milbank presents an incredible opportunity to contribute to a firm renowned for handling complex and sophisticated transactions,' remarked Mr. Meirowitz. 'I look forward to working alongside this distinguished team to deliver innovative solutions and maintain the firm's commitment to excellence in client service.'
Mr. Meirowitz joins Milbank from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he was a partner in the Real Estate Group. He received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. from New York University.
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