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#355 - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - Shareholders of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Legal Best Practices & The Egoless Partnership

May 28, 2024

Michael Fishman & Michael Baum, Co-Chairs of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP, discuss cross-border PE work, the future of the legal profession, and the state of the RE market. Topics include the egoless partnership, doing business in Mexico, qualities of a great lawyer, and cowboy ethics.

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Michael Fishman

Michael Baum

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Quick takeaways

Private equity drives real estate investments with focus on financial analysis.

Fishman and Baum's partnership is built on complementary skills and global practice.

Their legal practice prioritizes integrity, mentorship, and team success.

AI enhances legal efficiency but human qualities remain essential in the profession.

Deep dives

Investment Trends in Real Estate Driven by Private Equity

Private equity drives significant investment in real estate, with decisions based on meticulous financial analysis including interest rates and tax considerations. Despite economic uncertainties, individuals are seeking clarity through efficient underwriting processes that enable sound decision-making.

Introduction

2min

The Specialization in Insurance and Unconventional Partnership Dynamics

2min

Cross-Border Legal Business Creation and Collaboration

14min

Building a Business Beyond Personal Success and Cultivating Strong Client Partnerships

3min

Embracing a Holistic Approach: Beyond Being Just a Lawyer

24min

Evolution and Success of the Global Real Estate Department at GT

5min

AI Integration in Legal Practice

13min

Navigating Challenges in the Real Estate Market

22min

Exploring Legal Risks and Mitigation in Real Estate Transactions

3min

In today’s episode I sit down with Michael Fishman & Michael Baum are Co-Chairs of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - one of the world's largest real estate practices. Their practice focuses on real estate, real estate finance, private equity and real estate fund formation.

Their clients include institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs, and financial institutions. They’ve worked to form domestic and cross-border real estate funds and joint ventures and regularly represent lenders on real estate projects throughout the United States and globally. In addition, their experience with mezzanine finance, mortgage finance, lease finance, and loan defeasance transactions. They regularly advise clients with regard to the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and management of multi-family, industrial, office, retail, and hotel properties in the United States and globally.

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