MIAMI (September 9, 2026) – Holland & Knight advised on the sale of premier luxury real estate brokerage ONE Sotheby's International Realty, which serves the east coast of Florida and Princeton and Lambertville, New Jersey, to Sotheby's International Realty Inc. The deal was announced on September 9.
Sotheby's International Realty is a global luxury residential brokerage that spans more than 1,100 offices located in 86 countries and territories worldwide. The strategic acquisition expands Sotheby's presence in some of the nation's most prestigious and active luxury markets.
The newly acquired company will continue to benefit from the experience and expertise of its existing leadership team, and its advisors will have access to enhanced resources along with accelerated access to technology, as well as additional opportunities for collaboration, networking and business development across key reciprocal markets.
"I am incredibly proud of our team and the extraordinary company we have built together," said Mayi de la Vega, founder and executive chair of ONE Sotheby's International Realty. "Our vision was to create a brokerage defined by exceptional people, a strong culture and a shared commitment to excellence. This milestone is a testament to our collective achievements and an exciting opportunity to build upon our success with an even greater platform for growth."
The transaction was led by Partner David Barkus and Associates Matthew Zawislinski and Amanda Siciliano (M&A). They were assisted by Partner Lindsay Murphy and Associate Burke Depuy (Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits); Partner Tom Geraghty and Associate Christina White (Tax); Partner Emmett Weindruch (Intellectual Property); Partner Jason Vaupen and Associate Eliza Jaen (Real Estate); and Associate Carson Blakely (Labor & Employment).
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