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The Shearman & Sterling Real Estate practice presents a webinar addressing how the Lien Law affects the structuring and administration of New York construction loans
The Shearman & Sterling Real Estate practice presents a
webinar addressing how the Lien Law affects the structuring and
administration of New York construction loans, titled
"Construction Lending and the Lien Law." The presentation
includes partner Malcolm Montgomery (New York-Real Estate), counsel
Paul Balaam (London-Real Estate) and associate Karen Jin (New
York-Real Estate).
In the discussion, the panel provides an overview of how
construction loans are documented in compliance with the
requirements of the New York Lien Law, the lien priority
considerations at play, and the associated filing requirements. The
panelists also discuss relevant case law and more.
Watch "Construction Lending and the Lien Law".
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