Real Estate Finance Partner Joins Latham & Watkins in New York

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Sep 16, 2025, 14:05 ET

Rebecca Landau advises institutional lenders, financial institutions, and private capital providers in complex commercial real estate financings.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP¹is pleased to announce that Rebecca Landau has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Real Estate Practice. Landau represents institutional lenders, financial institutions, and private capital providers in complex commercial real estate financings and structured transactions.

Rebecca Landau, Partner, Latham & Watkins

"As our real estate finance clients experience a surge in activity and navigate a robust credit cycle, Becky's capabilities in structuring diverse and complex real estate financing deals will be an invaluable asset. We are delighted to welcome her to the firm," said Marc Jaffe, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in New York. "Her extensive market knowledge and proactive approach will enable clients to anticipate and swiftly respond to market changes, allowing them to pursue opportunities with confidence."

Landau brings extensive experience representing real estate debt funds, global investment banks, mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other institutional lenders in complex commercial real estate financings and restructurings, as well as advising on sophisticated structured transactions, including preferred equity investments and transactions involving mortgage REITs.

"Becky's addition reinforces our commitment to the continued expansion of our preeminent real estate practice both in New York and globally, enhancing our ability to partner with clients focused on providing financing solutions throughout the capital structure as the market continuously evolves," said Michelle Kelban, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins' Real Estate Practice. "As we continue to see robust private credit liquidity and general deal volume, her proven track record advising on real estate finance transactions further strengthens our depth and ability to counsel clients in pursuing their most complex financings."

Landau said, "Latham has a reputation as the premier firm for real estate financings. The firm's global platform and interdisciplinary approach offers clients the resources and unmatched insights needed to execute their most complex and sophisticated transactions. I am excited to join a team that is driving such market innovation."

Landau is the second partner to join Latham's Real Estate Practice in the last month. Michael Rechtin joined the Chicago office in August 2025, bringing market leading experience representing private capital providers, developers, and other investors in large scale data center developments, with particular knowledge in leasing and end user agreements.

Landau joins from Haynes Boone. She received her JD from Brooklyn Law School and her BS from Washington University in St. Louis.

About Latham & Watkins (lw.com)

Latham & Watkins is a leading global law firm that brings together exceptional legal talent in financial centers around the world to advise on complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm's deep market and product knowledge, industry experience, vast scale, and commitment to innovation and excellence help clients navigate their most critical challenges and achieve their goals.

Notes to Editors
¹Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company.