Robert Salame is a resourceful and strategic real estate and corporate lawyer who helps clients, from emerging businesses to established institutions, with buying, selling, financing, and developing real estate while navigating complex corporate and financial transactions.
Based in New York, Bobby’s real estate practice involves advising businesses on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and debt or equity financing for a broad range of properties, including retail, office, multi-family, hotel and industrial. He also represents debt funds and family offices in mezzanine loans, secured debt, note-on-note financing and preferred equity transactions. On the corporate side, his practice includes helping clients navigate mergers and acquisitions, financing, licensing and startup business matters.
From real estate sponsors, developers and debt funds to family offices, startups and corporate entities, Bobby is skilled at managing complex real estate and corporate deals involving multiple parties, financing layers and asset classes, while maintaining a clear focus on client objectives and market realities. By combining his technical knowledge with a strong understanding of commercial real estate and corporate markets, and by integrating legal, financial and business considerations into every transaction, Bobby collaborates closely with clients to align deal structures with their operational and investment goals.
Credentials
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2014
- Binghamton University, M.B.A., 2014
- Baruch College, B.B.A., 2011
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2015
Affiliations
- Barkai Yeshivah Al & Sonny Gindi Elementary School, Board of Trustees
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® – Corporate Law; Real Estate Law (2023-2026)
- Super Lawyers – Business & Corporate; Real Estate, Rising Star (2017-2025)
Insights & Events
News
Vedder Price Represents Royal Palm Companies in Condominium Finance Loan Transaction
January 13, 2026
News
Vedder Price Represents Innovative Supply Group in Business Sale to Gentell
January 13, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents CSC RE in Connection With a $41 Million Loan Portfolio
October 10, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents CSC RE in Over $45 Million Acquisition
October 10, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents 141 Capital Group and H Equities in Origination of $30.75 Million Loan
September 8, 2025
News
76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America
August 21, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Pine Bay Ventures in $41 Million Construction Loan Transaction
July 17, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Kawa Capital Management in $39.25 Million Loan Transaction
July 16, 2025
