Neil E. Botwinoff
Senior Counsel botwinoff@thsh.com 212-508-6708 LinkedIn
Practice Areas
Areas of Focus
- Leasing, sales and acquisitions
Industries
Neil E. Botwinoff
Senior Counsel botwinoff@thsh.com 212-508-6708 LinkedIn
Practice Areas
Areas of Focus
- Leasing, sales and acquisitions
Industries
Biography
Neil E. Botwinoff concentrates in real estate law, representing clients in connection with sales and acquisitions, leasing and financing of properties. A substantial part of Neil's practice relates to shopping center and urban development, representing landlords and tenants in "big box" retail lease transactions and New York City commercial office leasing transactions.
Education
College:
- State University of New York at Binghamton, 1978, BS Economics
Law School:
- State University of New York at Buffalo, 1982, JD
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Buffalo Law Review (senior editor)
Prior Affiliations
- Parker Chapin Flattau & Klimpl (Associate - 1982-1986)
Memberships
Professional:
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Civic:
- Washington Square Fund Director/Vice President
Others:
- Co-Chair, SUNY Buffalo Law School Annual Fund (2014-2015)
- SUNY Buffalo President Greater New York Alumni Association (1988-1999)
- SUNY Binghamton Director Harpur College Dean's Advisory Council (2002-present)
Bar Admissions
- New York
Award Recognition
- Martindale Hubbell: AV Preeminent Rating
- Alzheimer's Association, NYC Chapter: Board Recognition Award 2012
Case Studies
Publications
- Corporate Transparency Act Imposes New Compliance Obligations on Real Estate Investors
- Transfer Taxes Lurk in New York Foreclosure and Deed-in-Lieu Transactions: Part 2 of 2
- Transfer Taxes Lurk in New York Foreclosure and Deed-in-Lieu Transactions: Part 1 of 2
- NYC Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits Start in 2024: Landlords and Tenants Prepare for the Impact
- How brick-and-mortar businesses survive the pandemic | Crain's New York | subscription required
- Update to Summary of Legislative Relief for Tenants and Mortgage Borrowers in New York State in Response to COVID-19
- COVID-19 Rent Relief: The Anticipated "Commercial Lease Workout"
- Proposed NYS Legislation May Increase the Cost of Mezzanine Financing
News
- Tannenbaum Helpern Recognized As Top Ranked US Law Firm • 04.13.2015
- Marketplace • 04.09.2014
- THSH Recognized In Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Avenue Magazine, Fortune, Lawyers World, The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel • 10.02.2012
- The Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter Recognizes Tannenbaum Helpern's Neil Botwinoff For His Pro Bono Services • 06.14.2012
Events
- The NYC Office Market: Direct Space, Sublease Space and the New Behemoth on the Block, WeWork • 11.08.2017
- Exit Strategies: Retail and Office Lease Structuring and Negotiations • 02.11.2016
- Subtenant Recognition Agreements or Don't Tread on Me • 10.30.2015
Biography
Neil E. Botwinoff concentrates in real estate law, representing clients in connection with sales and acquisitions, leasing and financing of properties. A substantial part of Neil's practice relates to shopping center and urban development, representing landlords and tenants in "big box" retail lease transactions and New York City commercial office leasing transactions.
Education
College:
- State University of New York at Binghamton, 1978, BS Economics
Law School:
- State University of New York at Buffalo, 1982, JD
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Buffalo Law Review (senior editor)
Prior Affiliations
- Parker Chapin Flattau & Klimpl (Associate - 1982-1986)
Memberships
Professional:
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Civic:
- Washington Square Fund Director/Vice President
Others:
- Co-Chair, SUNY Buffalo Law School Annual Fund (2014-2015)
- SUNY Buffalo President Greater New York Alumni Association (1988-1999)
- SUNY Binghamton Director Harpur College Dean's Advisory Council (2002-present)
Bar Admissions
- New York
Award Recognition
- Martindale Hubbell: AV Preeminent Rating
- Alzheimer's Association, NYC Chapter: Board Recognition Award 2012
Case Studies
Publications
- Corporate Transparency Act Imposes New Compliance Obligations on Real Estate Investors
- Transfer Taxes Lurk in New York Foreclosure and Deed-in-Lieu Transactions: Part 2 of 2
- Transfer Taxes Lurk in New York Foreclosure and Deed-in-Lieu Transactions: Part 1 of 2
- NYC Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits Start in 2024: Landlords and Tenants Prepare for the Impact
- How brick-and-mortar businesses survive the pandemic | Crain's New York | subscription required
- Update to Summary of Legislative Relief for Tenants and Mortgage Borrowers in New York State in Response to COVID-19
- COVID-19 Rent Relief: The Anticipated "Commercial Lease Workout"
- Proposed NYS Legislation May Increase the Cost of Mezzanine Financing
News
- Tannenbaum Helpern Recognized As Top Ranked US Law Firm • 04.13.2015
- Marketplace • 04.09.2014
- THSH Recognized In Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Avenue Magazine, Fortune, Lawyers World, The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel • 10.02.2012
- The Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter Recognizes Tannenbaum Helpern's Neil Botwinoff For His Pro Bono Services • 06.14.2012
Events
- The NYC Office Market: Direct Space, Sublease Space and the New Behemoth on the Block, WeWork • 11.08.2017
- Exit Strategies: Retail and Office Lease Structuring and Negotiations • 02.11.2016
- Subtenant Recognition Agreements or Don't Tread on Me • 10.30.2015