Veteran Industry Professional Joins Madison from Related Companies
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 — Madison Realty Capital (MRC), an institutionally backed commercial real estate investment firm and asset manager specializing in flexible debt and equity financing solutions for middle-market transactions throughout the United States, has announced the addition of veteran industry professional David Speiser to its expanding executive team.
Mr. Speiser will serve as Managing Director of MRC, where he will lead MRC's internal legal team in the structuring, due diligence and negotiations of acquisitions and originations for the firm. Joshua Zegen, Co-Founder and Managing Member of MRC, made the announcement.
"David brings a wealth of real estate experience and legal expertise to MRC and we are excited to welcome him aboard," Mr. Zegen said. "He will play an integral role in our future success as we continue to expand our vertically integrated investment platform and look to capitalize on the increased opportunities which we are seeing in the marketplace."
About David Speiser:
David Speiser brings over ten years of experience to Madison Realty Capital. Prior to joining MRC, Mr. Speiser was a Senior Vice President at Related Companies, where he was responsible for legal affairs and operational matters for numerous transactions over his six years. He oversaw a number of projects throughout his tenure at Related, including the 12-million-square-foot Hudson Yards development on the far West Side of Manhattan, a $500 million multi-family investment fund, and numerous portfolio investments for Related's $825 million distressed opportunity fund.
Prior to joining Related, Mr. Speiser practiced real estate law at the law firms of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Mr. Speiser earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Binghamton University in 1997, and a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law in 2001, where he was a member of the Law Review.
Madison Realty Capital (MRC)
Founded in 2004, Madison Realty Capital (MRC) is an institutionally backed commercial real estate firm specializing in flexible debt and equity financing solutions for middle-market transactions throughout the United States. MRC invests in the multi-family, retail, office and industrial sectors and has completed in excess of $900 million of transactions in 28 states to date. MRC's vertically integrated platform encompasses origination, servicing, asset management, property management and construction management expertise to maximize the value of its investments.
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