Davis Polk partner and Real Estate practice co-head Brian Lichter was profiled by New York Real Estate Journal as part of the publication’s “2025 Year in Review.” In the Q&A, Brian discusses the key moments that best reflected the direction of New York’s commercial real estate market this year.

He highlighted the $1.08 billion acquisition of 590 Madison Avenue by RXR Realty and Elliott Investment Management as a standout deal from 2025

“This landmark transaction signaled renewed confidence in prime office assets and helped catalyze New York’s office market rebound, underscoring how discerning investors are seizing opportunities in a shifting landscape,” Brian said.

“2025 Year in Review: Brian Lichter, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP” New York Real Estate Journal (December 23, 2025) (subscription required)

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