Partners Michael Estreicher and Adam Saurwein Named Vice Chairs of Benesch’s Real Estate Practice Group

Benesch is pleased to announce that Partners Michael Estreicher and Adam Saurwein have been named Vice Chairs of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. In their new leadership roles, Michael and Adam will help guide the practice’s continued growth, strengthen team collaboration and support exceptional client service while maintaining their active practices.

“Michael and Adam bring tremendous complementary experience and perspectives that will benefit our clients and the firm,” said Jeff Wild, Chair of Benesch’s Real Estate Practice Group and Firm Administrative Partner. “Their industry knowledge, collaborative approach and strong client relationships make them well suited for these roles as we build on the momentum of our nationally recognized practice.”

“Michael offers valuable market perspective and extensive transactional experience, while Adam brings nearly 14 years of institutional knowledge and a deep understanding of our team and clients,” said Managing Partner Gregg Eisenberg. “Their complementary strengths position them well to help guide the Real Estate team’s continued growth and success.”

Benesch’s Real Estate Practice Group advises clients on some of the largest and most complex acquisition, disposition, financing, joint venture, leasing and development matters in the country and around the globe. With more than 85 attorneys and paralegals, the group represents lenders, investors, REITs, private equity funds, developers, owners and other participants throughout the real estate life cycle. The practice is recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” with numerous team members also earning individual distinctions for excellence in real estate law.

Michael Estreicher

Michael joined Benesch from Reed Smith in August as part of the firm’s expanding real estate finance and structured finance team, bringing additional depth and market perspective to the practice.

Michael is a commercial real estate attorney with more than 20 years of experience advising lenders, investors, owners and developers on financing, acquisition, disposition and restructuring transactions. He helps clients structure, negotiate and execute transactions that advance their business, investment and capital objectives across a broad range of asset classes.

In addition, Michael represents lenders and borrowers in construction, mezzanine, bridge, CMBS, syndicated and co-lending transactions and advises clients on complex financing structures, intercreditor arrangements and the ownership and operation of commercial real estate.

Adam Saurwein

Adam focuses his national real estate practice on the acquisition, disposition, development, redevelopment, investment, management and financing of multifamily residential, office, retail, hotel, mixed-use and industrial properties in both single-asset transactions and multi-state, multi-property portfolio transactions.

He regularly represents REITs, developers, investors, lenders, private equity funds and other institutional and non-institutional participants in commercial real estate transactions. Adam counsels clients on debt and equity matters, including complex joint ventures, partnerships, permanent financing, CMBS financing, mezzanine financing and construction financing.