Side files restraining order against Alexander brothers in new action

The temporary restraining order alleges that Tal and Oren Alexander moved the underlying collateral on a loan that the firm extended to Official Partners two years ago in a potential attempt at “dissipating the assets.” Continue reading

Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract

After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging rape, the Alexander brothers are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm. Continue reading

Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group

The luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed rape and sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250 million in career sales. Continue reading

Official’s co-founder split: Alleged threats and a scramble to rebrand

As Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel sought to start fresh, Oren and Tal Alexander allegedly threatened legal action if they were to be voted out of the firm, The Real Deal reported. The Alexanders deny the allegation. Continue reading

Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits

Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers. Continue reading

More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers’ departures

At least five agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage. Continue reading

Brett Miles joins Official as founding agent in NYC

Miles was most recently affiliated with Compass and brings strong connections in the new development sector to Official. In addition to New York, his team will also begin operating in Miami. Continue reading