The Firm: Proskauer Rose represents some of the most prominent owners, developers, funds and financial institutions, and is regularly involved in some of the most complex, high-profile projects in the real estate market. The team advised Guggenheim Partners on the origination of more than $500 million of US-based mortgage loans, including shopping centers in California and Arkansas, and a Pennsylvania office building portfolio. The firm also represents CBRE, AIG Global Investment and Donna Karan New York.

Sources Say: "They are service-oriented and will do what it takes to keep up with the pace of the transaction. I have the utmost confidence in the firm."

Key Individuals: New York-based Ronald Sernau is the group's main contact.