ArentFox Schiff Welcomes Real Estate Partner Nicholas M. W. Hoffman in New York

Nick has led complex real estate financing transactions across the capital stack, representing lenders and investors in multimillion‑ and billion‑dollar mortgage, mezzanine, preferred equity, and construction financings for major banks, private equity funds, and REITs. He also advises clients on high‑stakes restructurings and workouts, including large‑scale portfolio financings and distressed debt matters, with notable experience guiding stakeholders through sophisticated syndicated, historic tax credit, and PACE‑related structures.

“Nick Hoffman is an exceptional attorney and a tremendous addition to our real estate practice. His relationships with premier market players will deepen our bench and add value for our clients,” said Thomas R. Castiello, partner and Real Estate Practice Group Leader. “Nick brings exactly the caliber of talent and steady judgment that our clients expect from AFS. We are thrilled to welcome Nick and excited for the significant impact he will have on our clients and our team.”

Prior to his legal career, Nick was a senior executive at a Manhattan-based real estate developer. His dual background gives him strategic understanding of market dynamics and business considerations of his clients, allowing him to guide them through intricate financing scenarios with efficiency and commercial insight

Nick joins the firm from Haynes Boone LLP. He is a frequent speaker at the annual NY iGlobal Summits, which have been bringing together institutional investors, asset managers, and private equity leaders for almost 30 years, and has been a guest lecturer at the prestigious Shack Institute of Real Estate at New York University.