Akin Gump Expands Real Estate Division with New Partner Avi Feinberg

In a significant new appointment, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has welcomed Avi Feinberg as a real estate partner in their New York office. The firm announced the addition this Tuesday.

Feinberg carries a wealth of experience, particularly in the real estate sector, where he has been involved in an array of operations, including real estate financings, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, preferred equity investments, ground leases, and restructurings. This broad expertise will indeed complement Akin’s pre-existing capabilities.

Beyond his operational expertise, Feinberg’s clientele has been diverse, encompassing real estate sponsors and developers, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), as well as private equity, credit, and other asset managers. This network will be a valuable asset to Akin as the firm continues to expand.

Before joining Akin, Feinberg practiced at Fried Frank, thus enriching his legal experience and honing his skills in the real estate sector.

The full details of the announcement can be found in a recent Bloomberg report.