Robin Silberzweig

Clients rely on Robin for sophisticated legal judgment, commercial pragmatism and the ability to manage nuanced matters efficiently and decisively, particularly where legal, operational and reputational considerations intersect. She is known for delivering practical, business-focused solutions in fast-paced, high-stakes matters while maintaining a clear focus on risk mitigation, execution and long-term client objectives.

Robin counsels Fortune 100 companies, developers, private equity sponsors, family offices and emerging businesses in complex commercial real estate transactions spanning diverse property types. She advises business principals, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, asset managers and procurement and facilities teams on the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, financing and operation of commercial real property. Her portfolio includes premier office, retail, hospitality, industrial, timberland, media production and shopping center properties.

Robin structures and negotiates sophisticated leasing transactions for landlords and tenants, including headquarters and flagship leases, relocations, expansions, renewals, subleases and assignments, as well as other strategically significant matters. Beyond leasing, Robin builds contractual frameworks for property owners and developers to maximize asset value and mitigate long-term operational risk. She offers deep expertise in crafting and negotiating safeguards such as exclusive use provisions, reciprocal easement and operating agreements, use restrictions, cost-sharing arrangements, access and signage rights.

Robin compliments her transactional practice by partnering with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, helping them bring projects of any size to fruition and navigate the practical hurdles of ongoing site operations. She routinely guides clients through complex construction and operational matters, structuring and negotiating construction, development and management agreements, as well as agreements with design professionals.  Her experience extends to handling vendor and maintenance contracts, procurement documentation, and tenant and landlord build-outs. In every matter, she helps her clients manage enterprise risk, maintain operational efficiency and coordinate project stakeholders.

In addition to her commercial real estate practice, Robin represents high-net-worth individuals, executives, trusts, estates and corporate entities in sophisticated residential acquisitions, dispositions and financing transactions involving luxury cooperative and condominium properties.

Her practice also encompasses mortgage, mezzanine, asset-based and construction financings, including loan documentation, intercreditor arrangements, guaranties, collateral matters, closing deliverables and transactional due diligence.

Robin's Practice