Timothy A. Stafford

Timothy A. Stafford, a partner in Dechert's global finance practices, focuses his practice on complex real estate finance transactions, including construction, permanent and mezzanine lending, commercial mortgage securitization, subordinate real estate debt sales and purchases, and resolutions of distressed real estate debt. Mr. Stafford's practice also encompasses acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties, commercial leasing, and joint venture transactions. In addition, he serves as a leader on the firm’s LIBOR Transition Taskforce. 

Mr. Stafford is recognized for real estate finance by The Legal 500 US. Mr. Stafford has consistently been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2009 for his work in real estate law. He has also been included in the Guide to the World’s Leading Structured Finance and Securitization Lawyers.

Mr. Stafford was a principal draftsman of the form of mezzanine loan intercreditor agreement published in CMBS World, which has become widely used in real estate capital markets transactions. He has also written numerous articles on various topics relating to complex real estate finance structures.