Global commercial real estate adviser Avison Young announced Nov. 5 the appointment of Matthew Schnürr as principal, capital markets, for the firm’s New Jersey office.
Schnürr has participated in over $31 billion in commercial real estate sales, $6 billion in structured finance and $8 billion in debt placements over his career. His new role will focus on expanding the firm’s capital markets capabilities, with a particular emphasis on complex financial and institutional joint ventures.
“Matthew’s leadership and deep expertise in financial restructuring, non-performing loans, and REO sales strengthen our ability to help clients navigate today’s evolving capital markets,” said Marion Jones, principal and executive managing director of U.S. Capital Markets. “His appointment underscores our commitment to top talent and innovative solutions in a rapidly changing environment.”
Schnürr focuses on structured finance and investment sales and has more than three decades of experience in equity, debt and structured finance transactions across all major asset classes, including office, industrial, residential and retail.
Prior to Avison Young, he was co-head of the Transwestern New York Structured Finance platform. Earlier in his career, Schnürr held roles within Grubb & Ellis in its institutional investment group, CB Commercial as a member of its institutional services group and at Drexel Burnham Lambert in its corporate finance department.
“I’m excited to join Avison Young during such a pivotal time in the growth of its capital markets platform. The firm’s collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and deep commitment to client service align with the values that have shaped my career,” said Schnürr. “I look forward to contributing to Avison Young’s continued success and helping clients achieve their goals in today’s dynamic capital markets environment.”
