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Posted: May 28, 2024
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Vogel, Esq., Robinson+Cole LLP
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“Anthony Vogel’s practice provides the highest quality legal services on the most complex real estate acquisition, disposition, and leasing matters anywhere in the Metro New York region. He has also been intentional in collaborating with more senior lawyers in Robinson+Cole’s Stamford office to better leverage and amplify his skillset.” - Matthew Lawlor, Partner / Real Estate + Development Group Chair at Robinson+Cole LLP
In the last 12 months, what accomplishment are you most proud of? A client was in a payment default on its loan for a ~$230 million office building and at risk of losing the asset. The workout and loan modification involved simultaneous agreements with lender, a preferred equity investor and a tenant negotiating a lease termination. The biggest challenge was keeping three mutually contingent deals on simultaneous closing tracks in a suboptimal borrowing market. We successfully closed the transactions and the client is nearing a significant lease transaction.
Best advice for new leaders: “Earn your leadership every day.” –Michael Jordan
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