Cadwalader has elevated 24 lawyers to partner, special counsel and counsel, effective January 1, 2026.
Special congratulations to the real estate lawyers promoted in this class: Matthew Peters (Partner, London) and Eunji Jo (Special Counsel, Charlotte).
“We’re thrilled to share this news,” said Pat Quinn, Cadwalader’s Co-Managing Partner. “The past year has been one of the most successful in our firm’s storied 233-year history. Our strong performance is thanks to the extraordinary talent that Cadwalader has long been known for. Our new partners, special counsel and counsel will carry forward this legacy.”
Co-Managing Partner Wes Misson added, “Cadwalader remains the premier destination for elite lawyers to thrive and achieve winning results for clients who trust us to handle their most important and complex matters. These 24 new senior lawyers, coupled with the over 95 new attorneys who have joined our firm in 2025, underscores that we are a people business, and people are and will always be Cadwalader’s greatest asset.”
Our new partners include:
Matthew Peters, Real Estate (London) – Matt focuses on corporate real estate and real estate private equity, including corporate and investment property acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings and reorganizations, particularly with regard to hospitality and leisure, residential, student accommodation, data centers and logistics sites, with a focus on developments. He has experience advising both UK and international clients operating across a variety of jurisdictions throughout EMEA.
Our new special counsel includes:
Eunji Jo, Special Counsel, Real Estate (Charlotte) – Eunji’s practice focuses on the origination of complex real estate loans of all balance sizes and exit strategies, including those intended to be held for investment and those intended to be syndicated or securitized. She advises financial institutions on a broad range of real estate finance matters, including the acquisition, financing and disposition of all types of properties, including office, retail, hotel, industrial, data centers, self-storage, multifamily and mixed-use properties.