
Real Estate
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
David C. Drewes is a partner and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Department at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York City. With a focus on real estate transactions, David handles complex acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and development projects. He represents a diverse clientele, including private developers, equity funds, and public real estate companies, across various asset classes such as hospitality, senior housing, and retail. Recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500, David has been acknowledged for his expertise in real estate law. His notable work includes high-profile transactions and restructurings, showcasing his extensive experience in the field.
David C. Drewes's representative experience includes advising:

- Atlas Holdings acquired the target/assets from EVRAZ Inc. NA and EVRAZ Inc. NA Canada in an acquisition. - Deal value was 4600000000 Sector: Steel; Location: USA. - On the acquirer side, legal advice was provided by a team including Steven Seidman, Mark Cognetti, Brittany Klinger, Laura Acker, Joshua Deason, Jonathan Zane, Vadim Mahmoudov, David Drewes, David Mortlock, Simon Osborn-King, Mark Holdsworth, Sarah Haddy, Genevieve Dorment, David Levine, William Thomas, Daniela Abadi, Joshua Wexler, Alton Martin, Ji Hoon Suk.
Aug 05 2025
5B
Private Equity

Partner
2017 – 2023
Partner
2023 – Unknown

- DiamondRock Hospitality Company completed a refinancing from not available in a refinancing on not available. - Deal value was 3400000000 Sector: Real Estate; Location: USA. - On the acquirer side, not available advised, led by David Drewes, Jennifer Coffey, Jonathan Zane.
Jul 25 2025
3B
Finance
Nov 11
5 min
1998