Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is pleased to announce that its Commercial Litigation team achieved a decisive victory on behalf of its client, obtaining a full grant of summary judgment in a highly contested real estate dispute in Newark, New Jersey.

In a comprehensive ruling, the court determined that MSW’s client qualified as a bona fide purchaser for value, rejecting the plaintiff’s claims for specific performance in their entirety. The court further upheld our client’s rights with respect to the property and confirmed its designation as the duly authorized redeveloper, bringing finality to a contentious and high-stakes dispute.

This successful outcome reflects the team’s strategic approach and deep experience navigating complex real property and redevelopment matters, particularly those involving competing equitable claims and redevelopment designations.

The matter was handled by Brant Forrest, Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation practice, and Jacqueline Candella, an associate in the Litigation practice.