We are very pleased to announce that our most recent round of firm promotions includes a number of key members of our Real Estate Finance team. Nicholas Brandfon and Kevin Sholette have been elected to the partnership, and Molly Lovedale and Matthew McManus have been promoted to Special Counsel.

Nicholas Brandfon, New York – Nick represents clients in a variety of transactions, including the origination of mortgage and mezzanine loans, construction loans, syndication, and loan restructuring. His experience spans many segments of the marketplace, such as office, hotel, condominium and retail properties. Nick received his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and his B.A. from Williams College.

Kevin Sholette, Charlotte – Kevin’s practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate finance and securitization. He primarily represents financial institutions in connection with the origination of mortgage loans secured by commercial office buildings, retail properties, hotels, warehouses and multifamily housing, including multi-state, multi-property pooled transactions. He also has experience in the origination of mezzanine loans, the servicing, syndication and sale of mortgage and mezzanine loans, and repurchase facilities. Kevin received his J.D., cum laude, from Cornell Law School and his B.S. from Ithaca College.

Molly Lovedale, Charlotte – Molly primarily represents financial institutions in connection with the origination of mortgage loans secured by commercial office buildings, retail properties, hotels, warehouses, and multifamily housing, including many multi-state, multi-property pooled transactions. She received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a B.A., cum laude, from Davidson College. 

Matthew McManus, New York – Matt represents global investment banks and other large financial institutions in the origination of complex mortgage and mezzanine debt, loan acquisitions, construction loans, loan modifications and related secondary market transactions. He received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and his B.A. from Vanderbilt University.

Congratulations to Nick, Kevin, Molly and Matt on these professional achievements and on their continued excellence on behalf of our clients.