About

Kristian Brown is a Senior Associate in Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt & Structured Finance Group. In this capacity, Mr. Brown specializes in Commercial Real Estate Equity & Debt Placement, drawing upon a robust background in Real Estate Development Feasibility and Strategic Analysis. His proficiency extends to Acquisition and Recapitalization Underwriting, with a particular focus on Promote Structure Design and Waterfall Negotiation.

During his tenure as a Capital Markets Associate at a notable private equity firm, Mr. Brown showcased leadership in multifamily, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, and self-storage sectors. His proactive approach led to the origination of an impressive $250M+ in equity financing, encapsulating over $2.1B in total capitalization during his tenure with the firm. His meticulous approach to deal-level analysis enabled him to aid sponsor partners in architecting promote waterfall structures, vital for raising substantial online equity capital.

At Cushman & Wakefield, Mr. Brown champion’s the representation of a broad array of real estate developers. His expertise span’s JV Equity placement, construction loan financing, and bridge financing. His daily engagements foster solid connections with local and regional banks, nationwide debt funds, and private capital sources amongst others.

Having brokered an array of complex transactions in various sectors of real estate, Mr. Brown possesses an expansive network of direct borrowers and banking relationships. His track record boasts of strategic origination, structured financing, and successful closing of commercial real estate deals, ensuring client satisfaction across diverse economic landscapes.