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John T. Conboy

Partner

New York, NY
156 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
P 212.237.1155 P 212.237.1155 | F 212.262.1215
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Experience

Jack Conboy focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Jack has developed a deep understanding of sponsor/operator acquisitions and dispositions, as well as lender and borrower side commercial loan transactions. He also counsels on related corporate matters, such as structuring joint ventures and partnerships, negotiating contracts, and advising on entity formation.

Throughout his career, Jack has represented a diverse range of clients, including developers, private equity funds, financial institutions, and public and private companies. He is known for his ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide practical solutions that align with his clients' business goals.

While attending St. John's University School of Law, Mr. Conboy was an Articles Editor of the New York International Law Review.

Matters of Note

  • Represented ULLICO in a $420 million construction loan to the developers (a joint venture of Brookfield Properties and G&S Investors) for Phase 2 of Hudson Exchange in Jersey City, NJ. The project consists of approximately 800 residential units, a Shop-Rite as anchor tenant plus 115,000 sf of additional retail and green space tied to the Sixth Street Embankment, an elevated rail line.
  • Represented SCALE Lending in a $170 million construction loan to Terra for phase one of the Upland Park project in West Miami-Dade County (Florida). The loan will be utilized for construction of 578 multifamily apartments with a 2025 start date. Upland Park is envisioned as a $1 billion mixed-use community, and is being billed as the largest public-private transit-oriented development in the area’s history. 
  • Represented the seller in its $24.3 million sale of a fully occupied 127,771 sf warehouse in Pompano Beach, FL. The warehouse is the headquarters of Spice Lab, a seasoning and cookware company.
  • Represented the petitioner in bankruptcy proceedings pertaining to 162-164 East 82nd Street (New York, NY), and their subsequent $17.5 million purchase at auction of the property, including a first mortgage loan for $7.2 million of the total purchase price.

Accomplishments

  • The Best Lawyers in America: Real Estate Law (2024-2025).
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch - Banking & Finance Law (2021-2023), Real Estate Law (2023)
  • Super Lawyers - New York Metro Rising Star (2016 to 2021)
  • CALI Award for Academic Excellence, St. John's University School of Law
  • Presidential Fellow, Bucknell University

Speaking Engagements

  • Moderator - National Real Estate Finance Summit: Anatomy of a Deal - Deploying the Capital Stack, Hosted by Bisnow (September 2024).
  • Moderator - National Finance Webinar: Market Conditions and Their Impact on Deal Volume and Originations, Hosted by Bisnow (September 2024).
  • Moderator - NYC State of the Market: Navigating the Capital Markets Downturn - Creative Financing Strategies, Hosted by Bisnow (November 2023).
  • Moderator - National Finance Summit: Capitalizing on Distress - Winning the Market Rebound, Hosted by Bisnow (September 2023).
  • Moderator - New York Hotel & Hospitality Conference: Analyzing the Industry's Latest Trends and Top Performing Hotels, Hosted by Bisnow (July 2023).
  • Moderator - NYC State of the Market: Economic Insights and Navigating the Evolving Capital Markets, Hosted by Bisnow (November 2022).
  • Moderator - National Finance Summit: Trends and Perspectives on New York City, Sun Belt Market Cities and Other Emerging Real Estate Hot Spots, Hosted by Bisnow (September 2022).
  • Moderator - NYC's 2022 Outlook & Multifamily Challenges, Lightning Round Keynote with MaryAnne Gilmartin of MAG Partners, Hosted by Bisnow (January 2022). Watch it here. Read the recap. 
  • Moderator - Deploying the War Chest, National Real Estate Finance Summit, Hosted by Bisnow (October 2021).
  • Moderator - NYC State of the Market, Hosted by Bisnow (December 2021).

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Education

  • J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 2010
  • B.A., cum laude, Bucknell University, 2007

Admissions

  • New York