Brian D. Hirsch

Brian D. Hirsch is a partner in the Real Estate practice based in New York. He advises public and private companies, REITs, developers, investors, private equity funds, and financial institutions. His work focuses on structuring and closing complex real estate transactions across asset classes nationwide.

Brian earned a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He also holds an A.B. in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis. His education supports a practical and analytical approach to sophisticated real estate matters and transaction planning.

Brian advises clients on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financings, leasing, sale-leasebacks, and preferred equity investments. His experience includes large portfolios of shopping centers, office buildings, mortgage loans, hotels, and wireless telecommunications towers. He regularly works on transactions involving data centers and digital infrastructure.

Brian has represented major industry participants such as Brookfield, Related Companies, RXR Realty, SL Green Realty, and Uniti Group. His matters include construction loans, CMBS financings, joint ventures, portfolio acquisitions, and refinancing transactions involving high-value commercial and mixed-use properties across the United States.

Brian is recognized by Chambers USA for his real estate work. Sources note that he does a great job negotiating and is thoughtful and pragmatic when addressing deal-related issues. He also writes and speaks about real estate, infrastructure, and data center investment trends.

Brian D. Hirsch is admitted to practice in the State of New York. He previously practiced at Debevoise & Plimpton and Greenberg Traurig. His work reflects a commitment to clear guidance, efficient execution, and helping clients achieve strategic objectives in complex real estate transactions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Washington University in St. Louis
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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