Clifford Chance appointed Ness Cohen managing partner of the firm’s New York office.
Cohen joined Clifford Chance in 1998 and was promoted to partner in 2007. He is regional practice area leader of the firm’s Americas real estate practice and chair of the firm’s Americas personnel committee. His practice focuses on real estate private equity and joint ventures as well as acquisitions, dispositions and financings involving real estate.
“We are delighted to appoint Ness as New York office managing partner,” Sharis Pozen, regional managing partner for the Americas real estate at Clifford Chance, said. “He is an exceptional partner and a strong role model in the New York office with invaluable experience leading our real estate practice, which is part of our extraordinary global real estate team. With a deep knowledge of the firm, Ness takes on this position at an exciting time of growth for us and will certainly add real value as he works closely with our leadership team on the strategy and management of the region.”
“It’s an honor to be appointed New York office managing partner,” Cohen said. “We have a remarkable group of people here in New York. After seven years as chairman of our real estate practice, I have a broad knowledge of our capabilities and deep experience collaborating across practices and offices to deliver on our clients’ goals. I look forward to bringing my experience to this new leadership position to support our business, clients and colleagues in New York and across the region.”
