Thomas Leslie

Thomas Leslie is the Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Westchester County office. He focuses his practice on the areas of banking and finance and he represents some of the largest financial institutions in the United States. His practice concentrates on representing financial institutions and developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate, the sale and financing of loan portfolios as well as the financing of fine art, private aircraft and other forms of collateral.

Tom advises lenders specializing in real estate and asset-based financing, revolving credit and term financings. His real estate experience includes zoning and planning matters. He was formerly special counsel to, and a member of, the Village of Bronxville Planning Board in Westchester County, New York. In addition, his experience includes hedge fund lending, swaps and derivatives and other forms of secured lending.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, City & State, Westchester Power 100, 2019
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Land Use and Zoning Law, 2012-2020
•Real Estate Law, 2013-2020
•Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010, 2013 and 2017-2018
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers , Law Firm of the Year in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, Law360 Real Estate Practice Group of the Year, 2011-2013 and 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, Top Tier Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2010-2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0