Gibson Dunn Advised Cooper Union on Ground Lease Agreement for Chrysler Building
Firm News | October 7, 2026
Gibson Dunn advised Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art on its ground lease agreement with Tishman Speyer for the Chrysler Building, a New York City icon and one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.
The Gibson Dunn real estate team was led by partner Steven Klein and included of counsel Amy Carper and associates Ellen Hines Stucky, Alec Nadeau, and Elizabeth Ngo. Partner Brian Kniesly and associate Alex Jinqing Fang advised on tax aspects. Partner Gabriel Herrmann advised on litigation aspects.