David W. Forti is a Partner at Dechert, where he serves as co-Chair and is a member of the Policy Committee. Based in Philadelphia, Forti focuses his practice on real estate finance and securitization, representing lenders, issuers, funds, and servicers in complex transactions such as loan origination, mezzanine financing, and CMBS securitization. His leadership roles include setting strategic priorities for the firm and advising asset managers, financial institutions, and corporations on critical business issues. Forti's expertise has earned him recognition as a leading real estate finance lawyer by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US, and he has been honored by Law360 and The Legal Intelligencer for his contributions to the field.
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