RYAN FORMAN, OF COUNSEL

Ryan Forman represents developers, investors, lenders, real estate investment trusts (REITs), investment funds and other regional, national and international clients in complex commercial real estate transactions throughout New York and across the United States.

His practice encompasses the acquisition, disposition, financing and development of a broad range of real estate assets, including multifamily residential communities, office buildings, industrial properties, hotels, resorts and mixed-use developments. Ryan has extensive experience structuring, negotiating and documenting sophisticated transactions involving construction and bridge financing, mortgage lending, joint ventures, preferred equity investments and other real estate investment arrangements.

Ryan regularly advises both borrowers and lenders in high-value financing transactions, including complex construction loans and refinancing arrangements. He also represents property owners, developers and investors in negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, ground leases, management agreements and other documents critical to the successful execution of real estate transactions.

With particular experience in hospitality, multifamily development and student housing, Ryan understands the business and financial considerations that drive real estate investment decisions. He works closely with clients to navigate complex transactions, anticipate potential challenges and develop practical solutions that advance their investment and development objectives.

Representative Matters

• Represented a developer in connection with a $400 million construction loan for a ground-up development project in New York City.
• Represented a developer in connection with a $305 million construction loan for a ground-up development project in New York City.
• Represented a developer in connection with a $155 million bridge loan for a completed development project.
• Represented a developer in connection with a $97 million bridge loan for a completed development project.
• Represented a publicly traded hospitality group in its $800 million acquisition of a resort property in Texas.
• Represented an international hotel owner and operator in its $400 million acquisition of a historic hotel property in Boston.
• Represented an international student housing provider in the acquisition and financing of a portfolio of properties spanning 14 states, with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $400 million.
• Represented a senior mortgage lender in connection with financing exceeding $1 billion secured by a trophy office building in Boston.

Professional Affiliations

• Kings County Inns of Court
• Kings County Bar Association
• Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association