Mal Serure is the co-head of the US real estate practice and head of the Real Estate Group in Los Angeles. He has more than two decades of experience representing private equity funds, banks, real estate companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in a wide range of real estate transactions. He regularly advises lenders and borrowers in mortgage and mezzanine loan financing and preferred equity transactions. Mal also advises clients on the purchase, workout and restructuring of troubled loans, including negotiations with co-lenders, participants, servicers and special servicers.
Results
- Regularly represents publicly traded mortgage REITs in the origination and management of mortgage, mezzanine, and construction loans and preferred equity investments
- Represented a real estate private equity fund in the acquisition and financing of several industrial properties
- Represented a Japanese bank and its co-lenders in financing the construction of its Midtown Manhattan office building
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2017-2026
- Legal 500 US, Recommended, 2023-2025
- Chambers USA, 2026
Capabilities and Industries
Marchés Régionaux
Community
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
- Real Estate & Construction Division, Cabinet Member
- Real Estate Track, Community Leadership Institute, member
- Member of the Board of Directors, Beth Jacob Congregation – Beverly Hills
- Los Angeles Real Estate Division of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, member
Credentials
Education
- University of Pennsylvania, JD
- New York University, Stern School of Business, BS, cum laude
Admissions
- California
- New York
Languages
- Anglais