Wayne S. Cook, Jr

Wayne S. Cook, Jr. is a seasoned real estate attorney with deep experience representing institutional lenders, real estate investors, and developers in complex financing and transactional matters across the U.S. His practice focuses on real estate finance, construction and mezzanine loans, loan restructurings, and distressed asset resolutions.

Mr. Cook’s work spans high-profile acquisitions, debt restructuring, bankruptcy-related transactions, and foreclosure matters in multiple jurisdictions. His clients include REITs, private equity funds, insurance companies, and developers active in residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Representative Transactions

• Advised an institutional lender in closing over $1 billion in term and construction loans nationwide within two years.

• Represented ULLICO in a $420 million construction loan for Hudson Exchange Phase 2 in Jersey City, NJ.

• Handled a $135 million exit facility loan to a REIT amid bankruptcy reorganization and SEC investigation.

• Represented lender in $50 million loan for the purchase of the historic Wildenstein townhouse in NYC.

• Advised Fortuna Realty Group in its acquisition of the Wyndham Hotel in NYC’s Flatiron District.

• Counseled a developer in a recapitalization transaction with CalSTRS.

• Represented a lender in a $158 million construction loan for a dual-building development in Los Angeles.

• Guided the $24.3 million warehouse sale in Florida, headquarters of Spice Lab.

• Advised on bankruptcy and auction purchase of 162-164 East 82nd Street, NYC for $17.5 million.

Education

• J.D., New York Law School, 1998

• B.S. in Finance, St. John’s University

Bar Admissions

• New York

Wayne S. Cook, Jr.

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📞 212.237.1032
📧 wcook@windelsmarx.com