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Year in Review 2018: Edward Nolan, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

Name & Title: Edward Nolan

Company Name: Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

Address: 156 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019

Website: www.windelsmarx.com 

Social Media:

  • Twitter: @WindelsMarx
  • LinkedIn at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

 

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?

I represented a prominent real estate holding company in an IRC §1031 like-kind exchange, which involved: the purchase of a $10.5 million landmarked Manhattan property as a replacement property in a 1031 reverse exchange; the sale of two upper Manhattan properties for $61 million; and the execution of a forward 1031 exchange from the balance of proceeds resulting from the property sales. I worked closely with Lynn Weinig, Special Counsel, and with Suneet (Neetu) Bawa, Associate. 

What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?

We have a large group of multi-disciplined lawyers who are focused on Opportunity Zones in 2019. 

Do you have any New Year’s Resolution(s)? 

I’m always interested in traveling and spending more time with family and friends.

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