Haynes and Boone has announced the appointment of Ben Herd as a new real estate partner in its Dallas office. Herd, who brings extensive experience in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), and other structured programs, joins from Holland & Knight. His practice focuses on representing lenders, particularly Wall Street firms, in large commercial real estate projects, where he offers strategic advice on transaction structures.
The firm’s decision to bring Herd on board underscores its commitment to strengthening its real estate practice. According to Haynes and Boone, [this addition](https://www.haynesboone.com/news/press-releases/haynes-boone-adds-to-burgeoning-real-estate-practice-with-partner-ben-herd-in-dallas) aligns with their ongoing strategy to expand their capabilities in structured finance and complex real estate transactions.
For more information on this development, you can read the original announcement at Bloomberg Law.