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Hershfield of Greenberg Traurig named “Go To” Lawyer for CRE by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Boston, MA Edward Hershfield, shareholder and co-chair of the real estate group in the global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named a 2023 “Go To” Lawyer for Commercial Real Estate by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

“Go To” Lawyers are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Honorees are selected for demonstrating in-depth knowledge in their field and deep experience with a record of success, according to the publication.

Hershfield represents clients throughout the country in all aspects of complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, air-rights leases, financings, restructurings, zoning and land use matters, development and permitting processes, workouts, and dispositions.

His clients include national and regional real estate developers, private equity funds, investment and asset management firms, hedge funds, foreign investors, utilities and energy companies, pension fund advisors, and publicly traded and private corporations.

Hershfield is regularly involved in virtually all facets of structuring real estate acquisitions, developments, financings, and dispositions, including working with clients to create development and investment entities, analyze potential sites and projects, and develop and implement financing structures, including preferred equity and mezzanine loans.

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