The esteemed real estate attorney Brian Helweil has joined the law firm Greenberg Traurig. Helweil, who represents both owners and tenants, will now serve as a shareholder in the firm's global real estate practice at its New York office, according to a recent announcement. His arrival underscores the firm's strategic expansion in a dynamic market segment.
Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, commented on the appointment: Helweil’s arrival significantly strengthens the professional depth and expertise in the New York leasing market and beyond. Rosenbaum highlighted that increasing Greenberg Traurig's 'critical mass' in New York City's flourishing office leasing market represents a strategic priority for the firm.
Areas of Focus and Career Path
Helweil's practice areas include commercial office and retail leases, as well as acquisitions, dispositions, financings and joint ventures in New York and across the United States. He joins Greenberg Traurig from Loeb & Loeb, where he advised owners, developers, investors, landlords and tenants for approximately three years as a partner. Prior to that, Helweil worked as an associate at Fried Frank.
Throughout his career, Helweil has represented clients in extensive headquarters leases, covering areas ranging from six to seven-figure square footage. A notable example is a lease for over 1 million square feet for the headquarters of a multinational media and entertainment company. These mandates demonstrate his extensive experience in complex real estate transactions.
- —Brian Helweil earned his Bachelor's degree from New York University.
- —He received his Juris Doctor from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
- —His comprehensive expertise covers a wide spectrum of real estate law.
A spokesperson for Loeb & Loeb did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Helweil's move to Greenberg Traurig signals a continuous strengthening of legal advice in the US real estate sector and underscores the importance of experienced professionals in this field.
