Scott Levine

• Major financial institution in connection with a $300 million syndicated construction loan to finance the construction of The Hub, a 52-story mixed-use rental building located in Brooklyn, New York with an affordable housing component. In addition to the construction loan, the project was financed with a preferred equity investment. An institutional fund provided a refinancing vehicle through an equity takeout arrangement.
• Joint venture in connection with the acquisition through a Section 363 bankruptcy sale of eight hotels branded or to be branded with a national hotel chain in several states, along with related financing arrangements.
• Institutional foreign national pension plan in connection with a $500 million construction loan for multiple condominium components of a mixed-use property in Bellevue, Washington, with each component severing into a separate, stand-alone, term loan.
• Hedge fund in connection with several note-on-note financings that converted to REO mortgage loans upon the underlying borrower foreclosing on the underlying defaulted loan.
• Institutional bank lender and a debt fund in connection with the restructuring of a defaulted mortgage loan for a high profile hotel in Manhattan.
• Joint venture in connection with the bifurcation of a fee interest into a fee and leasehold interest and the leasehold financing of three hotels in Manhattan.
• Life insurance company as agent in connection with the restructuring of a loan secured by 31 office properties in Southern California.

Scott Levine is a seasoned real estate attorney whose practice focuses on complex lending structures. He represents a diverse range of clients across the full spectrum of real estate finance transactions. Scott's practice is anchored by deep experience advising debt funds in the origination, structuring, buying and selling and negotiation of mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and preferred equity, supported by various forms of leverage, including note-on-note structures, repurchase facilities and hybrid financing products, as well as the inherent workouts and modifications that sometimes follow.

Scott's clients rely on him to navigate the complexities inherent in layered capital structures, where senior and subordinate debt, preferred equity, and intercreditor arrangements must align seamlessly to get deals done. He brings a thorough understanding of the economic and structural considerations that drive lending decisions, enabling him to deliver practical, deal-oriented counsel that balances risk management with commercial objectives. Whether the collateral is a multifamily development, an office tower, a hotel, an industrial distribution facility or a mixed-use project, Scott approaches each transaction with the same rigor and attention to detail.

Scott is known for his ability to identify issues early in the deal process and craft creative solutions that keep transactions moving toward closing. He understands that in real estate finance, timing and certainty of execution are paramount, and he prides himself on being responsive, efficient, and commercially minded. Scott's clients value his collaborative approach and his willingness to engage constructively with opposing counsel to resolve points of negotiation without unnecessary friction.