Conway MacKenzie announced the launch of its Real Estate Advisory Services practice. Led by Managing Director Matthew Mason, the group will provide clients expert counsel and support to maximize real estate value through the repositioning of assets for both short and long term growth. 

Mason, an accomplished real estate veteran with 17years experience in the industry, has assisted institutional clients, lenders and private investors with distressed real estate transactions and landlord/tenant advisory services. Additionally, Mason has served as a court-appointed receiver for more than 200 retail, office, multi-family and mixed-use projects. 

Also playing a key role in the firm’s real estate industry vertical is Director Lauren Leach. With more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Leach has expertise managing overall workout strategies and client relationships of third-party managed portfolios and specializes in distressed and troubled retail, particularly large commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) portfolios and regional malls. 

“Real estate is one of the most significant assets within a company. As such, it is a critical component when assessing the financial outlook of a business. The new Real Estate Advisory team was created to add value by providing tailored solutions for all types of distressed real estate properties before, during and after the foreclosure process,” said Donald MacKenzie, CEO, Conway MacKenzie. “Matthew Mason and Lauren Leach’s respective experience will add considerable value for our clients. Their collective experience will help clients capitalize on market conditions to maximize value.”